Thai
Thai - Grilled Dishes
Grilled Squid
Chef's Menu Description
Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.
Ingredients
- • 500g squid, cleaned and scored
- • 3 tbsp tamarind pulp
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp palm sugar
- • 2 bird's eye chilies, minced
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 tsp black pepper
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer tamarind pulp, fish sauce, palm sugar, chilies, and garlic into a thick dip.
2
Phase 2
Brush the squid with oil and season with black pepper.
3
Phase 3
Grill over very hot coals for 1-2 minutes per side until just opaque and lightly charred.
4
Phase 4
Rest briefly to keep the squid tender.
5
Phase 5
Slice and serve with the tamarind dip, lime wedges, and shredded herbs.