In the bustling heart of Barcelona, Bar Cañete celebrates the product and the cuisine of the sea with a seafaring soul. This dish of Sant Pau bean stew with baby squid is a tribute to the land: the sea and the earth merge in a play of silky textures and deep flavours. Ideal for enjoying at a shared table, with a glass in hand and leisurely conversation, this bite combines the The delicacy of fresh baby squid with the creaminess of Catalan vegetables, all enveloped in the intense shine of a perfectly glazed demi-glace.
Ingredients
Sauté base
- 80 g fresh baby squid
- 30 g of poached onion
- 125 g cooked Santa Pau beans
- 2-3 tablespoons of demi-glace sauce
- 10 g extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- Salt to taste
Finish and presentation
- EVOO (to taste)
- Ground black pepper
- Chopped chives
Preparation
1. Sautéed baby squid
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat with the olive oil.. When the temperature rises, add the fresh baby squid Clean and well drained. Sauté quickly to seal them and preserve their tender texture.
2. Combining with the beans
Add the sautéed onion and cooked Santa Pau beans.. Season with a pinch of Add salt and continue sautéing for 30-40 seconds over medium-high heat, stirring gently so that the flavours blend without breaking the beans.
3. Final glaze
Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of demi-glace.. Stir and allow the sauce to melt and coat the ingredients, creating a uniform shine and a syrupy texture. Remove from the heat when it reaches the right glazing point.
4. Plating
Serve immediately on a warm plate. Drizzle with a thin stream of EVOO, sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and finish with a touch of chopped chives to add freshness and colour.
Presentation touches
Opt for a white or handmade ceramic plate that enhances the tones of the glaze.. The baby squid should rest on top of the beans, allowing the glaze of the sauce to show through. A finishing touch of EVOO drizzled around the dish and a generous sprinkling of chives creates an elegant and natural presentation.
The flavour that unites sea and land
Every bite is a celebration of the ingredients and honest cuisine that defines Bar Cañete.. Tender baby squid, creamy beans and a rich glaze combine in a perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication. A dish that invites you to pause, savour and remember why Mediterranean cuisine thrills without artifice. Reserve your table at Bar Cañete and enjoy its authentic Sant Pau bean stew with baby squid.
