Grilled Squid - {Muc Nuong}

By á-174942

Ingredients

• MARINADE:
• 1 pound cleaned squid
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
• Fish Sauce Dip (see recipe)
• 1 pinch freshly-ground white 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 thick soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Rub the squid with salt and rinse. Slit and flatten the squid sac and make diagonal cuts on the inside surface. Cut into bite-sized pieces. Combine marinade ingredients, then marinate squid for 1 hour.

Grill squid over a charcoal grill, until just tender (about 2 minutes each side). Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with cilantro. Serve with Fish Sauce Dip.

This recipe yields ?? servings.

Helpful hint: This is a versatile marinade, suitable for other types of fish or poultry.