SAMBAL TUMIS SOTONG KEMBANG

السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ

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Good Day

Are U guys out there in dilemma of what to cook for lunch??

Same here.. I m definitely blanked early this morning..

BUT

Worried no more... Let me give you an idea.. Check this out..

Apa ni..?? What is this..?

This is Sotong Kembang / Sotong Rendam... OR Soaked Squid..

SAMBAL TUMIS SOTONG KEMBANG

Those who r familiar with Asian cuisine, definitely need no introduction to SAMBAL..

Those who r not, SAMBAL is actually a chilly based paste.. It is a mixture of mainly dried chillies, garlic & shallots.

So now, let us check it out this signature Malay recipe. This dish is simply savory.

SAMBAL TUMIS SOTONG KEMBANG / 
SOAKED SQUID IN SAUTEED CHILLI PASTE

Bahan2 / Ingredients:

2 sotong kembang - dibersih & dipotong /

- 2 soaked squids ~ wash and cut into desired size

15-20 cili kering - direndam dlm air panas /

- 15-20 dried chillies - soaked in hot water

1 sb belacan / 

- 1 tbs shrimp paste

6 bawang kecil / 

- 6 shallots

2 bawang putih / 

- 2 garlics

1/2 sk asam jawa /

- 1/2 tsp  tamarind paste

1 cwn air /

- 1 cup water

1 bawang kuning- dihiris bulat / 

- 1 yellow onion - cut into rings

garam & gula secukup rasa / 

- salt & sugar to taste

Cara2 / Method :

1. Kisar halus cili kering, bawang kecil & bawang putih.
In a food processor, mix & blend dried chillies, shallots & garlics to a paste.

2. Panaskan minyak di dalam kuali. Tumiskan bahan2 kisar tadi.
Heat oil in a deep wok. Add in the blended paste.

3. Tumis sehingga pecah minyak. Masukkan bawang kuning yang dihiris tadi. Gaul sebati
 Sauté until oil floats on top. Add in the yellow onion and mix well.

4. Sementara itu, sebatikan air & asam jawa. Tapiskan air asam jawa ke dalam  tumisan cili. 
Meanwhile, mix water and tamarind paste. Sieve the tamarind water into the saute paste. Bring it to boil.

5. Masukkan sotong kembang. Masak sehingga sedikit pekat. 
Add in the soaked squid.Cook until the gravy thickens. 

6 Sesuaikan rasa dengan garam & gula. 
Season with salt and sugar.

 

It is best to serve this sambal with plain white rice..

It will be a great combo for Nasi Lemak as well.

I m definitely going to have it with my wheat germ bread..sob..sob..sob..

Semoga resepi di atas dapat memberi sedikit idea kepada teman2 di luar sana tentang apa yang nak dimasak untuk hari ini.. esok.. lusa..

Bare in mind ya... squid is high in cholesterol..

So, have it moderately..