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Spicy Squid

Moulmein Thu
46 minutes
2 servings
Intermediate

Total Steps

10

Ingredients

9

Tools Needed

3

Ingredients

  • 0.352 kg squid
  • 6 pieces cherry tomatoes
  • handful curry leaves
  • 1 large red onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 5 tablespoons oil
  • taste seasonings(optional)

Instructions

1

Step 1

To clean the squid: pull the tentacles out from the body.

2

Step 2

Cut the tentacles just below the eyes and then remove the 'beak'. Be careful not to cut the ink sac.

3

Step 3

Gently reach inside the body to remove the quill and discard.

4

Step 4

Tear away the skin and wash the squid under running water.

5

Step 5

Cut the squid into estimated equal length pieces.

6

Step 6

40 minutes

Marinate the squid pieces, lemon zest, pounded cumin seeds, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of oil in a bowl. Place this inside a fridge for about 40 minutes.

7

Step 7

Heat the remaining oil (4 tablespoons) in a pan over medium heat.

8

Step 8

1 minute; 10 minutes

Add the onions and stir for about 1 minute before adding in the marinated squid. Then add water. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.

9

Step 9

Add the cherry tomatoes and give it a quick stir.

10

Step 10

5-10 minutes

Spread curry leaves on top. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes, occasionally stirring the mixture until the liquid has reduced and the oil has separated from the gravy.

Tools & Equipment

bowl
fridge
pan

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