Photograph of the finished Yam pla muek

Thailand · Gỏi mực Yam pla muek

Yam pla muek

25 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Squid tubes Squid tubes 1.8 lb
  • Photograph of Shallots Shallots 3.5 oz
  • Photograph of Tomato Tomato 4
  • Photograph of Celery Celery 4.2 oz
  • Photograph of Lime Lime 4
  • Photograph of Fish sauce Fish sauce ½ cup
  • Photograph of Chilli Chilli 16
  • Photograph of Coriander Coriander 1.4 oz

Method

  1. 1 Score the squid body in a flower pattern, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2 Blanch the squid in boiling water for exactly 45 seconds, then immediately remove and place in ice water.
  3. 3 Prepare the dressing: mix fish sauce, lemon juice, sugar, and chopped chili peppers; the sourness should be prominent.
  4. 4 Thinly slice the red onion, cut the tomatoes into wedges, and chop the celery into pieces.
  5. 5 Mix everything together just before serving, then sprinkle with cilantro.
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