Thai Squid with Chilies and Basil
Dive into the bold and vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with this irresistible Thai Squid with Chilies and Basil recipe. Fresh squid rings are stir-fried to tender perfection alongside fragrant Thai basil, fiery bird’s eye chilies, and aromatic garlic, creating a symphony of taste that’s equal parts spicy, savory, and herbaceous. A harmonious blend of fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a touch of sugar adds depth and umami to every bite, while the quick stir-fry method locks in freshness and ensures a meal ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect served over steamed jasmine rice, this easy yet elevated dish is ideal for seafood lovers craving a restaurant-quality Thai experience at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh squid (cleaned and sliced into rings)
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- 3 pieces bird's eye chilies (finely chopped)
- 4 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Clean and prepare the squid by removing the head, innards, and beak. Rinse well and slice the body into rings, then set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water to create the sauce. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped chilies to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Increase the heat to high and add the squid rings to the wok. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the squid begins to turn opaque and curl slightly.
Pour the prepared sauce over the squid and stir well to evenly coat. Cook for an additional 1 minute.
Remove the wok from heat and add the Thai basil leaves. Toss everything together until the basil wilts from the residual heat.
Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.7 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 291 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 940 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 22.6 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 559 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
