Calamari Thai Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for sautéing
• 1 teaspoon salt, to season the calamari
• ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce, for authentic salty umami
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, adds bright acidity
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar, balances flavors
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes, adjust according to heat preference
• 1 tablespoon water, to thin the sauce if needed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for freshness
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• Lime wedges, for an extra burst of citrus
• Fresh Thai basil leaves, aromatic and sweet
• Sliced red chili, for added heat and color
• Steamed jasmine rice, to serve alongside
• Crushed roasted peanuts, for crunch and texture