Thai Hot And Spicy Squid Salad

ยำพล่าหมึก (Yam Pla Muek)

A refreshing salad that is ready in minutes!

Ingredients

400	g	squid
2	pcs	spring onions, finely shredded
		salad leaves, small handful
		mint, small handful
		coriander, leaves only, small handful
For the dressing:
3	tbsp	lime juice
3	tbsp	fish sauce
1	pcs	red bird's eye chilli, thinly sliced
1	tsp	palm sugar
10	g	garlic
2	large	lemongrass, finely chopped
1	pcs	kaffir lime leaf, finely shredded

Steps

Open the squid out flat and score the inner surface into fine diamond pattern with a small, sharp knife. Cut the squid lengthways into 4 wide strips, and then each strip into 3 pieces. Separate the tentacles into pairs.

Bring a pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the squid, in batches, and cook for 30 seconds until it has turned white and curled up. Remove and rinse under cold water and drain well.

Mix the ingredients for the dressing together in a bowl.

Scatter the salad leaves, herbs and spring onions on a plate. Add the dressing to the squid and mix well. Spoon it over the salad and serve.