Squid Stir Fry

Had taken a bag of calamari rings out of the freezer, but was tired of the same old frying. Instead I decided to try the Stir-Fried Squid with Garlic and Mushrooms recipe from Linda Stephen's "Complete Book kof Thai Cooking."

There's no indication whether this is a traditional dish or something in the style of. But it's good.

One change: Friend Wife doesn't do heat very well. So instead of incorporating chopped chilies I left them whole, then removed them before serving. I used four Thai red chilies, and it still came out a bit too hot for her. Next time I'll cut that in half.

Stir-Fried Squid with Garlic and Mushrooms

2 tbls vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh shitake (I used oyster) mushrooms
1 lb fresh or frozen squid rings
1 tsp chopped fresh red chilies
2 tbls oyster sauce
1 tbls fish sauce
1 tbls water
1 tsls lime juice
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh sweet Thai basil leaves

In a wok or large skillet, heat oil over medium hight heat. Add garlic and shallots and stir fry for 1 minute.

Add mushrooms and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add squid and chilies and stir-fry for 1 minute.

Add oyster sauce, fish sauce, water, lime juice and sugar and cook 2 minutes.

Add basil and toss to combine.

For a variation, substitute 8 oz each of shrimp and scallops for the squid.

this is a great recipe thanks .

That is one great recipe for sure....I adore Thai cooking and was drooling just reading it.

Brook,