Description
An easy-to-make Thai fried squid that tastes surprisingly authentic. The same cooking method works well with chicken, beef and tofu! Go make your choice!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 cloves of garlic, pressed or finely chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, sliced
- 2–3 hot chilies (I used dried ones.)
- 1 lb squid, sliced (1 inch wide per slice)
- 1 cup green beans, sliced
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 1/2 cups basil leaves
- a pinch of chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium high heat in a sauté pan. Add garlic, onions and hot chilies when the oil is hot. Sauté for 3 minutes or until the garlic and the onions are fragrant.
- Add squid. Increase to high heat and stir the squid for 5 minutes or until it’s cooked through.
- Now place green beans in the pan, then add brown sugar, fish sauce, oyster sauce. Stir a few times until all the ingredients are spread out well.
- Add basil leaves. Stir once again.
- Turn off the heat. Sprinkle a pinch of chili powder over the squid. Plate it and serve with rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
