Tomato squid stir fry is really suitable for busy and quick lunch or dinner. The sauce is so tasty and sweet-sour savory!
– 1 kg Large Squid – 5 Large Shallot chopped – 2 cloves Garlic finely chopped – 2 tbsp Tomato Paste – 2 tbsp Cooking Oil – 1/2 cup Water – Salt & Black Pepper – Chopped Green Onion for garnish – 1/2 tbsp Cornstarch – 3 tbsp Water (for cornstarch) Sauce – 3 Lemongrass Crushed – 3 tbsp Chili Sauce – 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce – 1,5 tsp Worcestershire Sauce – 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar – 1 tsp Chicken Stock Powder – 2 Chopped Bird’s Eye Chilis (optional) – 2 Bay Leaves (optional)
1. Cut the squid so the meat shaped like the rings. Cut in 1/3-1/2 inch thickness. You can discard the skin and the tentacles (optional). 2. In large pan heat the cooking oil. Sauté the shallot for 1 minute then add garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and stir for 2 minutes.
3. Add chopped squid and water. The add all sauce ingredients. Continue cooking for 5 minutes. Adjust the taste with salt and black pepper. 4. In small bowl combine cornstarch and 3 tbsp water. Add to the pan and stir until the sauce thicken. 5. Turn off the heat and tomato squid stir fry is ready to serve.