Stir Fry Squid in Roasted Chilli Paste Recipe (Pla Meuk Phat Naam Phrik Phao)


Stir Fry Squid in Roasted Chilli Paste Recipe  (Pla Meuk Phat Naam Phrik Phao)

Ingredients:
  • 300 grams squid
  • 1 onion, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup sweet basil leaves
  • 2 red spur chilies, cut diagonally
  • 2 tbsp roasted chili paste
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup hicken stock
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation :
1. Wash the squid, trimming off any inedible parts. Slit open and flatten, scoring a criss-cross pattern on one side with a knife. Cut into bite-size pieces.
2. Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat, sauté the roasted chili paste, sugar, fish sauce and chicken stock. Bring everything to a boil.
3. Add the squid and onion and stir well. When the contents are done, add the sweet basil leaves and chili, stirring again.
4. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with a sprig of sweet basil. Best when served hot with steamed fragrant rice.