Squid Sambal
2 lb Squid, cut into rings 1 Onion, chopped 1/4 c Almonds 2 Fresh chiles, finely -chopped, or 1 ts Cayenne 1 ts Grated lemon peel 1 ts Tamarind concentrate, -dissolved in 2 tb Wate...
Ingredients
- 2lbsquid, cut into rings
- 1onion, chopped
- 1/4cup almonds
- 2fresh chiles, finely
- 1tsp grated lemon peel
- 1tsp tamarind concentrate,
- 2tbsp lemon juice
- 1tsp lemon grass (dry), or
Directions
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2 lb Squid, cut into rings 1 Onion, chopped 1/4 c Almonds 2 Fresh chiles, finely -chopped, or 1 ts Cayenne 1 ts Grated lemon peel 1 ts Tamar
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No country of origin is given, but from the name and the process it must be Indonesian or Malaysian
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This dish has several unusual ingredients for which there are adequate substitutes available
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In any case, all the exotic ingredients are available at Chinese grocery
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In a food processor, purse the onion, almonds, chiles and shrimp paste
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In a large, heavy frying pan or a wok, saute the spice paste in oil over low heat
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When it turns dark brown, add tamarind water, the lemon, lemon grass and sugar
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Saute a minute more, then add the squid