Sambal okra and squid

Ingredients

• 1 medium Squid
• 15 Okra aka Ladies' Finger, sliced
• 5 Cherry Tomato or 1 Tomato, cut into quarters

Chilli Paste:

• 4 Fresh Red Chilli
• 8 Dried Chilli
• 6 Shallot
• 4 clove Garlic
• 1 stalk Lemongrass
• 1/3 tablespoon Belacan
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Salt to taste

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Preparation

• Remove soft bone and innards of squids. Cut squids into rings. Set aside.
• Grind all ingredients for chilli paste, except for sugar and salt, together. Heat wok with 1 teaspoon of oil.
• Stir fry chilli paste till fragrant. Add sugar and salt to taste. Leave to cool.
• In a wok, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil.. Add squid and stir fry till half cooked. Dish and set aside.
• In the same wok, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil. Add in okra and tomatoes. Stir fry for a minute. Add in the chilli paste.
• Stir fry for 8 minutes or till well cooked. Dish and serve. Add in squid to marinade for at least 30 minutes. Place squid with chilli paste on banana leaf.
• Grill in preheated oven at 180C for 15 minutes or till cooked. Remove and top with fresh shallot sliced and drizzle with lime jucie. Serve immediately.