Squid Rice Dish
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Rice Dishes

Squid Rice Dish

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 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

  • • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
  • • 300g squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 2 shallots, sliced
  • • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • • 2 red birdseye chilies, sliced
  • • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook the rice a day ahead and chill it. Clean and slice the squid into rings.

2
Phase 2

Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry the shallots, garlic, and chilies until fragrant.

3
Phase 3

Add the squid and stir-fry on high heat for 2 minutes until just cooked; set aside.

4
Phase 4

In the same wok, add the chilled rice and stir-fry on high heat.

5
Phase 5

Add fish sauce, sugar, and white pepper, tossing to coat.

6
Phase 6

Return the squid, toss briefly so it stays tender, and serve.