Asian Salad Recipes - Vietnamese Spicy Squid Salad (Goi Mue) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized (450g/1lb) squid, skinned and cleaned

• 1 large tomato, sliced into thin wedges

• 20 holy basil leaves

• 1 large onion, sliced into thin wedges

• 1 tablespoon dry-fried white sesame seeds coriander leaves, to garnish

For the dressing:

• 2 tablespoons fish sauce

• 4 tablespoons lime juice

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped

• 2 or more small chilies, finely chopped

Serves 4

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Method

1. Preheat a hot grill. Spread the squid on a cutting board and, with a sharp knife, cut a light criss-cross pattern over it.

2. Grill each side for 3 - 4 minutes, then cut the squid into narrow strips about 2.5 cm (1in) wide. These will curl up into attractively patterned morsels. Set aside.

3. Place all the remaining salad ingredients in a bowl and add the reserved squid.

4. Make the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together in a bowl and pour over the salad.

5. Toss well, garnish with coriander and serve.