Chile-Fried Squid (Sambal Cumi-Cumi)
1/2 lb Squid 1/2 c Diced onion 2 Cloves garlic, minced 3 Or 4 semi-hot fresh red -chiles, minced, or 1 -teaspoon sambal ulek 1/2 ts Kosher salt 2 tb Oil 1 ts Paprika, if needed 2 t...
Ingredients
- 1/2lbsquid
- 1/2cup diced onion
- 2Clovegarlic, minced
- 3or 4 semi-hot fresh red
- 2tbsp oil
- 1tsp paprika, if needed
- 2tbsp tamarind water or lemon
- 2. to prepare in a mortar: pound onion, garlic, chiles, and s
Directions
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1/2 lb Squid 1/2 c Diced onion 2 Cloves garlic, minced 3 Or 4 semi-hot fresh red -chiles, minced, or 1 -teaspoon sambal ulek 1/2 ts Kosher s
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If you prefer it a little milder, use fresh chiles that are not too hot, such as the milder strain of jalapenos now on the market
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otherwise, use less chile and make up the color difference with paprika
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Personally, I'd use crushed and soaked annatto seeds
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They add red color without the paprika taste
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Clean squid
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Remove purplish outer skin and cut sacs into rings
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To prepare in a mortar: Pound onion, garlic, chiles, and salt together to a coarse paste