Balinese Squid In Curry Sauce Recipe - Kenus Mebaseh  Bali

                            RECIPES OF INDONESIA

A delightful alternative to fish curry, but if squid is not available, replace with large cuttlefish or any other firm fish fillet such as sea bass or snapper.

Ingredients :

600 g

125 ml

250 ml

3 pieces

5 stalks

3 tbsp

1/2 tsp

1/2 tsp

1 tbsp

5 sprigs

Baby squids

Spice paste for seafood

Chicken stock

Medium-sized red chilies, seeded and sliced

Shallots, peeled and sliced

Cooking Oil

Salt

Ground white pepper

Lime juice, freshly squeezed

Lemon basil, sliced

Fried shallots for garnishing

• To prepare squids, remove the skin and pull out the tentacles and head. Cut off and discard the head and beaky portion, but reserve the tentacles. Clean the squids thoroughly and marinade with lime juice, pepper and salt.
• Heat oil in wok, then add shallots, chilies and squids and saute for approx. 2 minutes over high heat.
• Add seafood spice paste and continue to saute for another minute or until fragrant.
• Pour in the chicken stock, add the sliced basil and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for approx. one more minute.
• Season to taste, garnish with some fried shallots and serve.