Ingredients with Measurements:
- 500g squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
- 3 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 tbsp tamarind juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup water
For the Sambal Rica-Rica:
- 10 red bird's eye chilies, chopped
- 5 shallots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp ginger, chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Special equipment needed:
- Mortar and pestle or food processor
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mortar and pestle or food processor, grind the red bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, and sugar into a paste.
2. Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the paste and sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, tamarind juice, sugar, salt, and water. Stir well and bring to a boil.
4. Add the squid rings and cook until they are tender and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Serve hot with steamed rice.
- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 15g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Red bird's eye chilies can be substituted with any spicy chili of your choice.
- Tamarind juice can be substituted with lime juice.
Variations:
- This recipe can also be made with chicken, beef, or shrimp instead of squid.
Tips and tricks:
- Be careful when handling the red bird's eye chilies as they are very spicy.
- Adjust the amount of chili according to your preference for spiciness.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover sambal rica-rica with squid in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the sambal rica-rica with squid in a pan over low heat until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the sambal rica-rica with squid in a bowl with steamed rice.
Garnishes:
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions.
Pairings:
- Serve with a side of stir-fried vegetables.
Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed rice
- Stir-fried vegetables
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the squid is tough, it may need to be cooked longer.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to clean the squid thoroughly before cooking.
Food history:
- Sambal rica-rica is a spicy Indonesian sauce that originated in the North Sulawesi region of Indonesia.
Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, tangy, and savory.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.
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Region: Indonesian