Sambal Sotong (spicy sambal squid) recipe | Marion's Kitchen

Name: Sambal Sotong (spicy sambal squid) recipe | Marion's Kitchen
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 (as part of a banquet)
Ingredients: ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 red onion, cut into thin rings; 1 tbsp tamarind concentrate; 1½ tbsp shaved palm sugar; 600g (1 lb 5 oz) cleaned squid, cut into thin rings; salt, to taste; lime wedges, to serve; Sambal belacan:; 22 large dried red chillies; 2 tsp belacan (Malay shrimp paste); 2 large fresh red chillies; 100g (3.5 oz) shallots, roughly chopped; 1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed, finely sliced; 6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

50m

This spicy sambal squid recipe features tender, savory squid cooked in a flavorful sambal belacan sauce. With a perfect balance of heat from dried and fresh chilies, tangy tamarind, and sweet palm sugar, this dish is a delicious taste of Malaysian cuisine. Serve with lime wedges for a burst of citrus flavor.