Ingredients
1 1/2 lb fresh squid, cleaned
4 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
4 large cloves garlic, crushed
2 large fresh red chilies, thinly sliced or, to taste
1 tsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced
1 tbsp fish sauce (nam pla)
1 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp rice wine
1 tsp salt
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground white pepper
4 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
Directions
Partially cook the squid by simmering for 3 minutes in a small pot.
Drain and set aside. Heat the oil in a wok and saute the onion,
garlic, chilies, and ginger until golden brown. Add the squid, fish
sauce, oyster sauce, wine, salt, sugar, and pepper and continue to
cooking until the squid is cooked, about 1 minute. Garnish with
coriander leaves and serve hot.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Fish; Sauce; Seafood
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