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Sambal Sotong

February 10th, 2011 | Add a Comment

If you have read my previous post on how to make sambal, then this is dish should be a walk in the park for you.

Sambal sotong (Malaysian chilli paste with cuttlefish) is another Malaysian favourite commonly served along with Nasi Lemak. Using sambal as the base ingredient, sambal sotong is not difficult to prepare. A definite must try for those uninitiated with Malaysian cuisine.

Recipe

Ingredients

3 tbs tamarind juice – you should be able to get tamarind paste from your local grocer, just mix with water.
2-3 giant squid (cleaned and cut into rings)
4 tbs cooking oil
1 clove garlic chopped fine
2-3 tbs of sambal (learn how to make sambal from my previous post here)
Sugar and salt to taste

Method

Heat wok and brown garlic
Add sambal and give it a good stir
Add squid and stir, coat the squid with all the sambal goodness (be careful not to overcook the squid or they will become chewy)
Bring heat down to low and add tamarind juice and allow to simmer till the sauce is reduced and thicken
Add sugar and salt to taste

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