FRIED SQUID WITH PINEAPPLE (MUC XAO THOM)

Fried Squid with Pineapple (Muc Xao Thom) image

This tangy and sweet dish is perfect served over fluffy white rice. Be sure and not to overcook the squid or it will become tough.

Provided by Rohani

Categories World Cuisine Asian Vietnamese

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, cut into wedges
2 pounds squid, cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch rings
½ fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and chopped
4 stalks celery, cut into 2 inch pieces
4 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat the and the garlic. Fry until garlic is golden brown.
Add onion and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add squid and cook until they just turn white (do not overcook). Add the pineapple, celery, fish sauce, sugar and pepper. Stir fry for 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 528.9 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1228.5 mg, Sugar 9.2 g