Grilled Squid

Grilled meats and seafood are very popular in Vietnam and many recipes, like this one, rely upon the specific flavors imparted from the open wood burning grill.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 500  g  cleaned squid
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup coriander leaves
• 7  tablespoons fish sauce, dip
• 1  pinch pepper
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 2  tablespoons  peanut oil
• 1  teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1  teaspoon curry powder
• 1  tablespoon  finely chopped lemongrass
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon  sesame oil
• 1  tablespoon lime juice
• 1  teaspoon sugar

Directions

1. Rub the squid with salt and rinse.
2. Slit and flatten the squid sac and make diagonal cuts on the inside surface.
3. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
4. Set aside in a bowl.
5. In another bowl, mix all the ingreduents, EXCEPT THE FIRST FOUR INGREDIENTS, making the marinade. Mix for thirty seconds.
6. Put the squid inside the bowl with the marinade and leave for 1 hour.
7. When one hour is finished, grill the squid over a charcoal grill until just tender (about three minutes each side).
8. Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with half-a-cup of coriander leaves.
9. Serve with fish sauce dip.