Cumi Balado Hijau (green Chili Stuffed Squid)
Cumi Balado Hijau is a popular dish from Padang, Indonesia, known for its spicy and flavorful taste. This dish features tender squid stuffed with a green chili mixture, creating a delicious and aromatic meal.
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized squid, cleaned and tentacles removed
- 5 green chilies, finely chopped
- 4 shallots, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare the green chili stuffing by mixing the chopped green chilies, shallots, garlic, tomato, tamarind paste, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Stuff the squid with the green chili mixture and secure the openings with toothpicks.
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook the stuffed squid for about 5-7 minutes on each side until the squid is cooked through and the chili mixture is fragrant.
- Serve the Cumi Balado Hijau hot with steamed rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Frying pan Cooking spoon Chopping board
Tools
Knife Toothpicks
Serving suggestions
Serve the Cumi Balado Hijau with a side of sambal (spicy chili paste) and fresh cucumber slices for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
Be careful when handling the hot stuffed squid to avoid burns from the steam and hot oil.
Cost
$15