Spicy Squid in Wine, Cyprus Style

Ingredients

 * 1	lb	Small squid
 * 1/4	cup	Olive oil or corn oil
 * 3	x	Onions, peeled, sliced
 * 1/4	cup	Vinegar
 * 1/2	cup	Dry red wine
 * 2	x	Cinnamon sticks
 * 4	whl	cloves
 * 1	x	Bay leaf
 * Salt & freshly ground pepper

Directions

 * 1) Wash and clean the squid, separating the outer sacs from the heads and tentacles, removing and discarding the translucent cartilage, and small sand bag and ink.
 * 2) Rub salt on the outer sacs and rinse them inside and out with cold water. Rinse head and tentacles thoroughly.
 * 3) Heat the oil in a pan, add the squid, including the tentacles, and onions, and cook slowly until the onions are translucent.
 * 4) Pour the vinegar and wine over the squid and onions, then add the remaining ingredients and enough water to almost cover the squid, if necessary.
 * 5) Cook, uncovered, over low heat until the squid are tender and all the wine has been absorbed, approximately 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
 * 6) Remove the spices and bay leaf. Cut the squid into bite-sized pieces and serve warm or cold.