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Spicy Sautéed Calamari Sambal Cumi

Spicy Sautéed Calamari is my favorite dish to make for friends who claim they don’t
like calamari. My experience has been that people think they don’t like calamari
because they’ve had the experience of eating overcooked calamari that feels like
chewing on rubber bands. This Balinese dish however, boasts the quint-essential
flavors of Indonesia’s paradise island, coating lightly sautéed calamari with fragrant
garlic, sweet soy sauce, and tangy, spicy chili. Preparing Spicy Sautéed Calamari is
so quick and easy, you can save your energy for making more after friends and family

inevitably change their minds about this tender seafood delicacy. One taste of this
sweet and spicy dish will have the most finicky eaters becoming ardent calamari fans.

SERVES 4
PREPARATION TIME: 10-15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 6-8 MINUTES

1 lb (500 g) calamari, bodies only

12 garlic cloves

1 large shallot, sliced

1 small onion (yellow or white), sliced

3 tablespoons oil