Main Ingredients:
Squid: 1 pound.
Additional Ingredients:
Dried Chili Peppers: 12 pieces; Scallions: as needed; Garlic: a little bit; Shallots: 12 pieces; Lemongrass: 3 stalks.
Seasonings:
Oyster Sauce: 2 tablespoons; Brown Sugar: 1 tablespoon; Sunflower Oil: as needed.
Taste: Mildly Spicy; Cooking Method: Grilling; Time Required: 45 minutes; Difficulty: Easy.
Detailed Steps for Making Spicy Grilled Squid
1. Prepare all the ingredients. Chop the garlic and shallots into a paste. Bruise the lemongrass to release its flavor. Clean the squid and remove its innards.
2. Heat up some oil in a clay pot. Add the garlic, shallots, and dried chili peppers and stir-fry until fragrant.
3. Add the squid, lemongrass, and sunflower oil and stir-fry.
4. Add the oyster sauce and brown sugar, and then add enough water to cover all the ingredients.
5. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and cover the pot. Cook for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. When the sauce has thickened, add the scallions and stir-fry briefly before turning off the heat.
7. Remove the lemongrass.
Enjoy!
