Ingredients for Thai Squid With Chilies And Basil
- 5-7 green chilies
- 10-12 red chilies
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 pound small whole squid or squid rings
- chilies, to taste for heat
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3-4 kaffir lime leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1/2 cup sliced banana peppers
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How to Make Thai Squid With Chilies And Basil
- Combine 10-12 red chilies, 5-7 green chilies, 4 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup cilantro, and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor or mortar and pestle. Process into a smooth paste.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the chili paste and fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Add 1 pound of small whole squid (or 1 pound squid rings) and 1/2 cup sliced banana peppers. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until the squid is cooked through and opaque.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 3-4 kaffir lime leaves (torn), and 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more fish sauce for saltiness, sugar for sweetness, or chilies for heat. Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
30 g
Sugar
32g
Fat
5g
Carbs
4g
