Thai Squid Recipe - Basil Squid
Looking for a Thai squid recipe that’s full of flavor? Try Thai basil squid, a perfect spicy squid recipe Thai style. It’s easy to make and bursting with delicious, bold flavors!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 12 oz (375g) squid cleaned and cut into rings, and pat dry with paper towels
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 3 tablespoons Nam prik phao Thai roasted chili paste
- 3-4 Thai chilies lightly pounded
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce to taste
- 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves stems removed
Instructions
- Clean the squid thoroughly and cut it into pieces. Rinse with cold water. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then quickly blanch the squid for 5-10 seconds. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a wok with oil, then add the roasted chili paste and Thai chilies. Stir-fry until the spicy aroma fills the air.
- Add the squid and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Add the fish sauce, stirring 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.
Notes
How to clean squid?
- Start by peeling off the skin and separating the head from the tube.
- Remove the ink sac from the innards to prevent any bitter taste or staining.
- Rinse the body and tentacles under cold water.
- If the recipe calls for squid rings, cut the tube into rings (about 4 rings for medium-sized squid), and then pat dry with paper towels.
Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg