Thai Squid Recipe - Basil Squid
User Reviews
4.5
16 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
124 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Thai Squid Recipe - Basil Squid
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Ingredients
- 12 oz (375g) squid cleaned and cut into rings, and pat dry with paper towels
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 3 tablespoons nam prik phao Thai roasted chili paste
- 3-4 Thai chilies lightly pounded
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce to taste
- 1/2 cup basil stems removed, Thai, leaves
Instructions
- Clean the squid thoroughly and cut it into pieces. Rinse with cold water. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then quickly blanch the squid for 5-10 seconds. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a wok with oil, then add the roasted chili paste and Thai chilies. Stir-fry until the spicy aroma fills the air.
- Add the squid and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Add the fish sauce, stirring a few times before adding the basil leaves. As soon as the leaves are wilted and the squid completely cooked, dish out and serve immediately with rice.
Notes
- How to clean squid?
- Start by peeling off the skin and separating the head from the tube.
- Remove the ink sac from the innards to prevent any bitter taste or staining.
- Rinse the body and tentacles under cold water.
- If the recipe calls for squid rings, cut the tube into rings (about 4 rings for medium-sized squid), and then pat dry with paper towels.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4people
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
198mg
(66%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
274mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
237IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 198mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 237IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
16 reviews
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