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1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons sambal oelek

2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate

2 tablespoons sugar

¾ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground coriander

¼ cup (65ml) water

2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves (cilantro), to garnish

1 Clean the calamari, rinsing thoroughly. Slice the calamari into small rings and set
aside.

2 Using a mortar and pestle or food processor, grind the garlic, shallot, and onion until

they become a smooth paste.

3 Heat the oil and butter in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Sauté the paste in the
oil and butter until fragrant and translucent, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sambal
oelek, tama-rind, and sugar. Stir for another minute until everything is well blended.
Add the calamari, salt, ground coriander, and water. Sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes
until the coriander has shrunk slightly and serve immediately. Garnish with chopped

coriander leaves.