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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!
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 1
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.
- 2
Heat a wok with oil, then add the roasted chili paste and Thai chilies. Stir-fry until the spicy aroma fills the air.
- 3
Add the squid and stir to combine thoroughly.
- 4
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.