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This Thai main features Fresh Squids., Fresh Ginger Root, Julienne., Lemongrass, Sliced Fine.. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Yum Pra-Hmik (Thai Squid “Salad”).
Description
This Thai main features Fresh Squids., Fresh Ginger Root, Julienne., Lemongrass, Sliced Fine.. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Clean and wash the fresh squids, removing all inner matters and skin.
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Cut through the side so that the meat is in a single "sheet".
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Cut the meat into strips about 3/4" to 1" wide and 2" long.
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If desired, slash one side in a close criss-cross patterns, and the strip will curl into a
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roll upon cooking.
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Place the squid pieces into a wire strainer with long handle.
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Boil a pot of water, and immerse the strainer with the squid meat into the boiling water to cook.
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For very fresh squid, cook until the meat had turned opaque and heated through.
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For frozen, or "not so fresh" squid, it is advisable to cook a little longer.
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Lift the squid out of the boiling water and let drain in the strainer.
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Place the well drained squid meat into a bowl and add fish sauce and lime or lemon juice.
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Adjust tastes by adding more of either ingredients.
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The tastes should be tangy sour with sufficient salty tastes.
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Add lemongrass, ginger roots (very finely julienne), and chopped onions, and mix well.
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(Optionally, you may add dry ground hot chilli pepper to taste).
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Place on a serving platter (lined with lettuce leaves) and topped with chopped scallions, cilantro, mint leaves, and crushed hot chilli peppers.
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Translated by Padej Gajajiva from a Thai cookbook, "Thai Cuisine" by Chantr Tasanont, Manee Suwanpong, and Srisamon Kongpun
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 651.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.6g14%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 628.3mg27%
- Total Carbohydrate 164.7g55%
- Dietary Fiber 63.8g256%
- Sugars 7.4g
- Protein 36.4g73%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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