Title: Spicy Calamari - Pla Muk Pad Ped *
Categories: Thai Seafood
Yield: 2 Servings

1	lb	Cleaned Squid
MARINADE
5		Minced Garlic Cloves
2	tb	White Wine
1/8	ts	White Pepper
1	tb	Cornstarch
2	tb	Fish Sauce (Nam Pla)
1	tb	Soy Sauce
1	tb	Sugar
2	tb	Oil
GARNISH
		Green Leaf Lettuce Or
		Chinese Lettuce
		Cucumber Slices
		Tomato Slices
		Carrot Slices
		Cilantro Leaves

Squid is marinated in wine and fish sauce to both tenderize it and add flavor, and is then decorated with carved cucumber, carrot and tomato. ~--------------------------------------------------------------------- ~-- Slash the mantle/hood of the squid diagonally, then cut diagonal slashes in the opposite direction. Slice into 2 inch pieces.

Mix together all the marinade ingredients, then add the squid and marinate for 10 minutes.

Heat a large skillet, add the oil and saute the squid on medium-high heat until all the squid curls.

Garnish with the ingredients listed above, or with any decoratively carved vegetables, and serve.

From: Thailand The Beautiful Cookbook. Typed by Syd Bigger.

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