Spicy Squid Sambal (sambal Sotong)
Spicy Squid Sambal, also known as Sambal Sotong, is a popular Malaysian dish known for its fiery sambal sauce and tender squid. This dish is bursting with flavor and is perfect for those who enjoy spicy seafood.
Ingredients
- 500g squid, cleaned and sliced
- 5 shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 10 dried red chilies, soaked in hot water
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Grind the shallots, garlic, and soaked dried red chilies into a paste.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the spice paste until fragrant.
- Add the tamarind paste, sugar, and salt to the pan, and stir well.
- Add the sliced squid to the pan and cook until the squid is tender.
- Serve the Spicy Squid Sambal hot with steamed rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Pan Knife Cutting board
Tools
Blender or food processor Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Enjoy the Spicy Squid Sambal with a side of steamed white rice and a refreshing cucumber salad.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Adjust the amount of dried red chilies to control the level of spiciness in the dish.
Cost
$15