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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.
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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.
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe is only 247 calories per serving.
What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?
For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Thai Basil Squid
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 3 tablespoons Nam prik phao or Thai roasted chili paste
- 3 bird's eyes chilies (lightly pounded)
- 12 oz. squid (cleaned and cut into rings, and pat dry with paper towels)
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 handful Thai basil leaves (stems removed)
Instructions
- Heat up a wok with the oil. Add the roasted chili paste and bird's eye chilies and stir fry until you smell the spicy aroma. Add the squid into the wok and stir to combine well.
- Add the fish sauce and lime juice. Stir a few times before adding the basil leaves. As soon as the leaves are wilted and the squid completely cooked, dish out and serve immediately with rice.
Nutrition
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i like this food..it’s like delicius
Love this food. It seems delicious. I have to try it. Thanks for sharing the recipes