Seafood Specialty - Squid
Thai Thai - Seafood Specialties

Seafood Specialty - Squid

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Plump, sweet shellfish sautéed in garlic, white wine, and fresh parsley, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon and sea salt.

Ingredients

  • • 500g squid tubes, cleaned
  • • 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
  • • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp palm sugar
  • • 3 bird's eye chilies, pounded
  • • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tsp chili paste
  • • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • • 1 tbsp coriander, chopped

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Score the squid in a crosshatch and cut it into pieces.

2
Phase 2

Fry the garlic and chilies in oil until fragrant.

3
Phase 3

Add the squid and stir-fry on high heat 90 seconds until it curls.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the tamarind, fish sauce, palm sugar, and chili paste; toss 1 minute to glaze.

5
Phase 5

Scatter with coriander and serve immediately.