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Chile-Fried Squid (Sambal Cumi-Cumi)

This Chile-Fried Squid (Sambal Cumi-Cumi) recipe uses Onion, Garlic Minced, Kosher Salt, Oil, and Tamarind Water Or Lemon. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 2 clove
• 1/2 tsp
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   1. Clean squid. Remove purplish outer skin and cut sacs into rings.

2. 2

   In a wok or skillet, heat oil over low heat and add paste. (If oil was used in grinding paste, add paste to dry pan.) Cook slowly until quite fragrant and oil is well stained with red.

3. 3

   Add paprika if necessary to enhance color.

4. 4

   Turn heat to medium-high, add squid and Tamarind Water, and cook just until squid is done (about 2 minutes).

5. 5

   Serve hot or at room temperature.