Fried Squid with Pineapple (Muc Xao Thom) recipe

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, cut into wedges
2 pounds squid, cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch rings
½ fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and chopped
4 stalks celery, cut into 2 inch pieces
4 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Nutrition Info

329.6 calories
carbohydrate: 21.1 g
cholesterol: 528.9 mg
fat: 10.1 g
fiber: 2 g
protein: 37.2 g
saturatedFat: 1.9 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 1228.5 mg
sugar: 9.2 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat the and the garlic. Fry until garlic is golden brown.

  2. Add onion and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add squid and cook until they just turn white (do not overcook). Add the pineapple, celery, fish sauce, sugar and pepper. Stir fry for 2 minutes.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

This tangy and sweet dish is perfect served over fluffy white rice. Be sure and not to overcook the squid or it will become tough.

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