Do you like bbq stuff? I do! Ohh ... I missed the BBQ Stingray at my parent's place. You know I can't take spicy food but I just love the BBQ Stingray there. Each time I eat that, my face with be as red as a cooked crab and my face wet with perspiration. :PBBQ squid is one of the dishes I will order sometimes. Now occasionally, I will do it at home. It's so much cheaper. ;P
Ingredients:
- 5 medium Squid
- 1 Banana Leaf, optional
- 1 Shallot, sliced
- 1 Lime
Chilli Paste:
- 6 Fresh Red Chilli
- 12 Dried Chilli
- 8 Shallot
- 6 clove Garlic
- 1 stalk Lemongrass
- 1/2 tablespoon Belacan
- 3 petals from Pink Ginger Flower Bud
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt to taste
How to do it:
- Remove soft bone and innards of squids.
- Cut squids into rings.
- Set aside.
- Grind all ingredients for chilli paste, except for sugar and salt, together.
- Heat wok with 1 teaspoon of oil.
- Stir fry chilli paste till fragrant.
- Add sugar and salt to taste.
- Leave to cool.
- Add in squid to marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Place squid with chilli paste on banana leaf.
- Grill in preheated oven at 180C for 15 minutes or till cooked.
- Remove and top with fresh shallot sliced and drizzle with lime jucie.
- Serve immediately.
Note:
You can pan grill if you do not have an oven.
If you like it hotter, grinde in some chilli padi to the chilli paste.
The pink ginger flower adds a pleasant aroma. If you can't find it, leave it out.
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