Thai roasted chilli paste or nam prik phao is the secret to many dishes in Thai cuisine; it’s what gives Tom Yum and many Thai dishes their oomph. Recently, the chili paste has become a staple in my pantry. I use it to make various dishes, for example: fried rice and clams.
This Thai basil squid is flavored with dollops of Thai roasted chilli paste and heaps of fresh Thai basil leaves, a few bird-eye’s chilies, with a hint of lime juice and fish sauce completing this delicious dish.

If you are in the United States, you can get nam prik phao at many Asian stores, the brand is “Pantai” brand. If you like, you can also make the chili paste from scratch, following recipes from my two trusted sources: Chez Pim and She Simmers. You can also try out my other favorite squid recipe: Taiwanese 3-cup squid, which is equally delectable.
(Click Page 2 for the Thai Basil Squid Recipe)
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Oh yes – my secret weapon to give amazing flavor. I keep two different kinds, chile garlic paste and chile garlic paste in sesame oil.
I’m making this for tonight’s dinner. :D
I love squids! And this recipe is perfect with fragrant basil :)
I made this last night. Another great recipe. It was so yummy.
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hi.. i made the squid basil and for some reason it was not saucy at all..just dry..it still tasted good but i love eating the sauce with rice..what did i do wrong?