Cumi Balado Hijau Pedas (spicy Shrimp Stuffed Squid)
Cumi Balado Hijau Pedas is a popular dish from Padang, Indonesia, known for its spicy and flavorful taste. This dish features stuffed squid with a spicy green chili sauce, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized squid, cleaned and tentacles removed
- 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 green chilies
- 5 shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tomato
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare the stuffing by blending the shrimp, shallots, and garlic into a paste.
- Stuff the squid with the shrimp paste and secure the openings with toothpicks.
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan and fry the stuffed squid until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same pan, blend the green chilies, shallots, garlic, and tomato into a paste.
- Heat the remaining oil in the pan and sauté the chili paste until fragrant.
- Add tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Add the fried stuffed squid into the sauce and coat evenly.
- Serve the Cumi Balado Hijau Pedas hot with steamed rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 55 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 320 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Frying pan Blender Cutting board Knife
Tools
Toothpicks
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestion: Enjoy the Cumi Balado Hijau Pedas with a side of sambal and fresh cucumber slices.
Tips & tricks
Tip: Adjust the spiciness of the dish by adding or reducing the number of green chilies according to your preference.
Cost
$15