Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Sauces and Sides
Squid Sauce and Side
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, cleaned and scored
- • 2 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced
- • 3 garlic cloves, minced
- • 2 red chilies, sliced
- • 3 tbsp fish sauce
- • 2 tbsp sugar
- • 1 tbsp lime juice
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Clean the squid, cut it into pieces, and score a diamond pattern on the flesh.
2
Phase 2
Dissolve the sugar in the fish sauce and lime juice.
3
Phase 3
Heat the oil in a very hot wok and fry the garlic, lemongrass, and chilies until fragrant.
4
Phase 4
Add the squid and stir-fry hard until it curls and just turns opaque.
5
Phase 5
Pour in the sauce and toss to coat every piece in a glossy glaze.
6
Phase 6
Season with black pepper and serve immediately as a side or over rice.