Hot and Spicy Thai Squid Salad (Yam Pra-Muek)

A delicious spicy seafood salad combining salt, sweet, bitter, and sour Thai flavors with fresh squid and herbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 217 kcals 868 kcals
Carbohydrates 12 grams 48 grams
Fat 11 grams 44 grams
Protein 17 grams 68 grams
Cook Time
5 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Palm Sugar
heaped
CondimentsSauces
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lime
juice only
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
20
piece
Garlic Chives
with flowers, cut into 2.5cm lengths
1
handful
Mint Leaves
large handful
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Seafood
400
g
Squid
baby squid, tentacles reserved
Vegetables
3
piece
Bird's-Eye Chillies
finely chopped, seeds optional
5
piece
Spring Onions
trimmed, cut in half and quartered lengthways
5
piece
Thai Shallots
finely sliced
20
piece
0.5
piece
Cucumber
cut in half, seeds removed, thickly sliced
1
piece
Ginger
thumb-sized piece, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps

  • Grind chillies, garlic, and other dressing ingredients in a mortar and pestle.
  • Clean squid, halve the bodies, remove skin, and score the flesh.
  • Combine chives, onions, shallots, tomatoes, cucumber, mint, and basil in a large bowl.
  • Heat vegetable and sesame oil in a wok and fry ginger until golden-brown.
  • Add squid and cook for 1.5 minutes until curled and cooked through.
  • Toss squid with the dressing, then mix into the salad and serve immediately.