Stir Fry Thai Basil Squid (Calamari) Recipe

Thai Basil squid (calamari) is a quick and spicy dish using squid (calamari), basil leaves and bird eyes chili. It takes only 15 minutes and tastes delicious.

Prepare time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Serving: 4

 

Ingredients:

7 medium Squid (Calamari)

1 cup Red Bell Pepper, diced 

2 bird eyes chili, diced 

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 Shallot, minced

1 handful of fresh Thai basil leaves

1 tbsp fish sauce

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp cornstarch

Half a lime, optional

Salt & pepper to taste

 

To prepare:

1. Heat the wok over medium heat with olive oil, sauté garlic, bird eyes chili and shallot until fragrant. 

   

2. Add red pepper and squid (calamari), stir fry for 3-4 minutes.

   

3. Season with fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, corn starch, salt and pepper to taste.

4. Drizzle with lime juice and serve immediately.