Preparation
Step 1
Clean the squid, rub off thin film, remove hard substance from the head, cut away the eyes and retain the ink sac. Wash and drain.Step 2
Heat the oil, fry ground ingredients together with lemon grass until fragrant.Step 3
Add the squid and salt, stir then cover for 1-2 minutes. Add some water.Step 4
Press the ink sac with spoon and add this to the gravy, it turns black in color.Step 5
Stir for few minutes, add salt if needed, remove from heat.Step 6
Do not overcook, it will become rubbery. Add lemon juice and stir.Step 7
Serve hot with steaming white rice.
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