Sambal Tumis Sotong

• 1/2 kg squid
• 20 pcs dried chillies
• 1/2 cup tamarind water(2 tbsp tamarind past mixed with 1/2 cup water and drained)
• 5 pcs shallots(peeled)
• 2 pcs red onions(chopped)
• 2 pcs garlic(peeled)
• 1/2 inch belacan (dried shrimp paste)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• salt to taste

How to Cook

1. Roughly cut the dried chillies with a scissors and then soak them in hot water.
2. Once the dried chillies have expanded (roughly 10 minutes), drain the chillies and place them in a blender. Add shallots, garlic, and belacan, and blend until smooth.
3. Heat up the cooking oil in a saucepan or wok, and add the blended mixture and cook until fragrant.
4. Add the squid, tamarind water, salt, sugar and chopped onions, and cook until the gravy thickens to your liking.

Recipe from Kuali