Asian Spicy Recipes - Swai Nhoam Di Hu (Squid and Mango Salad)

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RECIPES OF CAMBODIA

Swai Nhoam Di Hu (Squid and Mango Salad)

Ingredients

1 large

1 lb

1 tbsp

1 tsp

1/2

1/4 tsp

1 small

1 tbsp

2 oz

Fresh green mango (peeled and cut into julienne strips)

Fresh baby squid (calamari)

Fish sauce

Fresh lime juice

Hot water

Sugar

Chili pepper (finely chopped)

Salt

Onion (thinly sliced)

Red capsicum (sweet pepper) (sliced)

Mint (freshly chopped)

Dry roasted peanuts (chopped)

Method

Prepare the squid by gripping the body with one hand and the head and tentacles with the other and pull apart firmly

Cut the tentacles away from the head, wash and finely chop 4 of them (reserving the remainder for another recipe)

Discard the head, entrails and ink sac

Wash the bodies thoroughly, both inside and out, in cold running water, dry on kitchen paper then cut into bite size pieces

In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice water, sugar, fish sauce and chili pepper and set aside

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil, add the squid, bring back to the boil and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes (Do not overcook)

Drain the squid in a colander then place in a serving bowl together with the mango, capsicum and onion

Add the prepared lime juice mixture together with the mint and peanuts and mix well

Serve immediately as a starter or salad to accompany main dishes