Singapore Barbecue Squid (Sotong Bakar) Recipe

Name: Singapore Barbecue Squid (Sotong Bakar)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds whole cleaned skinless squid tubes; 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper; 13 fresh red Thai chiles, stemmed; 6 large garlic cloves; 3 large peeled shallots, coarsely chopped; 1 (1-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped; 6 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds whole cleaned skinless squid tubes
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
13 fresh red Thai chiles, stemmed
6 large garlic cloves
3 large peeled shallots, coarsely chopped
1 (1-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Cooking spray

1
Score squid by making 4 (1/2-inch) crosswise cuts in each tube.
2
Combine bell pepper and next 4 ingredients (through ginger) in a food processor; process until finely ground. Stir in sugar, soy, black pepper, and salt. Combine squid and 2/3 cup chile mixture in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 3 hours, turning bag occasionally. Reserve remaining 2/3 cup chile mixture for dipping sauce.
3
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
4
Remove squid from bag; discard marinade. Arrange squid in a single layer on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill for 2 minutes on each side or until charred and squid begins to curl around edges. Serve with reserved sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds whole cleaned skinless squid tubes, 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper, 13 fresh red Thai chiles, stemmed, 6 large garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Singapore Barbecue Squid (Sotong Bakar) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Singapore Barbecue Squid (Sotong Bakar)

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