Indian Squid Salad with Tamarind

Ingredients

1/4 c tamarind liquid
2 T fish sauce
2 T lime juice
1 T sugar
1 onion, med, sliced thin
3 serranos
5 garlic clove, chopped fine
1 t oil
1 1/2 t ginger, fresh, minced
1 1/2 pound squid tube, cleaned & cut in rings
salt
1/4 c mint, fresh, julienned
1/4 c cilantro, chopped coarse
2 c bean sprouts, fresh
1 c carrots, thinly julienned
1/2 c peanuts, roasted, chopped coarsely

Instructions

Yield: 4 servings. In large bowl, combine tamarind liquid, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, onion, chili peppers and half the garlic, set dressing aside. Heat large frypan to high heat. Add peanut oil, ginger, remaining garlic and squid and saute for about one minute or until squid just starts to turn opaque. Drain off excess liquid. Add sauteed squid to dressing and toss well. Season to taste with salt. Let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Add mint, cilantro, bean sprouts and carrots to squid mixture and toss thoroughly. Top with peanuts. Makes four to six servings.