Barbecued Squid with Hot Dipping Sauce (Squid Sate)

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   Coconut milk is easily made if you have a blender or food processor.

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   Boil 1 1/2 cups water.

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   Pour it over 1 1/2 cups of fresh or dry grated coconut.

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   Beat it in the food processor or blender for at least 1 minute.

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   Strain it through a sieve or through cheesecloth.

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   Marinate the squid for 1 hour in coconut milk to which you have added the garlic.

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   Prepare the coals and skewer the squid.

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   To make the dipping sauce which makes this dish so distinctive, combine the fish sauce, peanuts, sugar, lime juice and the cayenne.

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   Grill the squid for about 3 minutes on one side.

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    When brown, turn over and barbecue 3 minutes more.

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    Serve accompanied by the dipping sauce.

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    This recipe will produce tasty grilled fish if you use firm varieties such as swordfish, sea bass or halibut, cutting the steaks or fillets into large squares.

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    This dish serves 4 to 6 as part of a larger meal.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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