Grilled Squid

Do you like bbq stuff? I do! Ohh ... I missed the BBQ Stingray at my parent's place. You know I can't take spicy food but I just love the BBQ Stingray there. Each time I eat that, my face with be as red as a cooked crab and my face wet with perspiration. :P BBQ squid is one of the dishes I will order sometimes. Now occasionally, I will do it at home. It's so much cheaper. ;P

Ingredients:

• 5 medium Squid
• 1 Banana Leaf, optional
• 1 Shallot, sliced
• 1 Lime

Chilli Paste:

• 6 Fresh Red Chilli
• 12 Dried Chilli
• 8 Shallot
• 6 clove Garlic
• 1 stalk Lemongrass
• 1/2 tablespoon Belacan
• 3 petals from Pink Ginger Flower Bud
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Salt to taste

How to do it:

1. Remove soft bone and innards of squids.
2. Cut squids into rings.
3. Set aside.
4. Grind all ingredients for chilli paste, except for sugar and salt, together.
5. Heat wok with 1 teaspoon of oil.
6. Stir fry chilli paste till fragrant.
7. Add sugar and salt to taste.
8. Leave to cool.
9. Add in squid to marinade for at least 30 minutes.
10. Place squid with chilli paste on banana leaf.
11. Grill in preheated oven at 180C for 15 minutes or till cooked.
12. Remove and top with fresh shallot sliced and drizzle with lime jucie.
13. Serve immediately.

Note: You can pan grill if you do not have an oven. If you like it hotter, grinde in some chilli padi to the chilli paste. The pink ginger flower adds a pleasant aroma. If you can't find it, leave it out.