SPICY SQUID SALAD

SPICY SQUID SALAD image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 small squid ( cleaned)
1 tbsp roasted chilli paste
1 tsp sunflower oil
Dressing
1 tsp chopped ginger
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tsp honey
juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 tsp sesame oil
Salad
1 cucumber
4 green onions
1 medium red pepper (deseeded & sliced lengthways)
2 tbsp each of mint and coriander
1 red Thai chilli
mixed salad leaves
Sesame seeds

Steps:

Method 1. Score the squid on a chopping board. Place in a bowl with the roasted chilli paste and oil. Mix well. Place on a griddle or barbecue and grill for a few minutes each side until the squid is golden brown. 2. In the meantime, pound the ginger and garlic together in a pestle and mortar. Add the honey and lime and mix well. Whisk in the sunflower and sesame oil. 3. Chop the cucumber,red pepper, spring onions and chilli peppers and place in a bowl with mixed salad leaves, mint and coriander. 4. Finely slice the grilled squid and add to the salad bowl. Pour over the dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.