Sambal Sotong Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    157 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Malaysian

Sambal Sotong Recipe

Sambal Sotong is a Malaysian favorite with tender squid in a rich, fiery sambal sauce. Perfect with steamed rice, this easy-to-make sambal squid recipe is packed with flavor and a fantastic way to enjoy a taste of Malaysia at home.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind pulps
  • 1/3 cup warm water
  • 225 g (8 oz) squid
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 4-5 tablespoons sambal click on the link for the sambal recipe
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or more to taste
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Instructions

  1. Prepare tamarind juice by soaking the tamarind pulp in warm water for about 15 minutes. Stir well, then use your hands to squeeze the juice from the pulp. Discard the pulp after extraction.
  2. Meanwhile, clean the squid by peeling off the skin, separating the head from the tube, and removing the ink sac from the innards. Rinse the body and tentacles under cold water, cut the tube into rings (about 4 rings for medium-sized squid), and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  3. Heat a skillet on medium heat and add the oil. Sauté (tumis) the sambal until it separates from the oil (a process called 'pecah minyak' in Malay). Add the onion and cook with the sambal until the onion is slightly softened.
  4. Add the squid, stir to combine well with the sambal.
  5. Add the tamarind juice, salt and sugar, and bring the sambal sauce to a simmer. Turn off the heat, dish out and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4people Calories 157kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 131mg (44%) Sodium 176mg (7%) Potassium 243mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 52IU (1%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4people
Calories 157kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 131mg 44%
Sodium 176mg 7%
Potassium 243mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 52IU 1%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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