Spicy Squid with Basil Leaves Recipe |
Ingredients: Serves 4 |
2 fresh squids 1 dried squid (soaked) 2 sticks basil leaves 2 fresh red chilies (cut lengthwise) 1 green capsicum (cut lengthwise) 3 shallots, peeled and chopped 6 garlic, peeled and chopped Seasoning: (to be mixed together) 1½ tablespoons Thai chili paste ½ tablespoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon chicken granules (optional) 1 tablespoon chili ketchup 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla) 3 tablespoons water 8 chili padi (small bird’s eye chilies) – chopped 1 tablespoon fresh milk 1 lime (extract and use juice) |
Method: Clean squids and soaked squid. Remove soft bone and membrane. Make cross-cut pattern on both items and cut into cubes. Scald in boiling water briefly and rinse in cold water. Heat 3 tablespoons cooking oil in wok. Sauté shallots and garlic, add in combined seasonings and boil until fragrant. Put in both squids and stir-fry until cooked. Add in red chilies, capsicum and basil leaves. Stir until well-combined and add in fresh milk and lime juice. Dish out to serve. |
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