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Sweet Grilled Calamari Sotong Bakar

Having had the blessing to live in Indonesia as something of an upscale beach bum, I
discovered one of life’s most decadent pastimes. What could be more indulgent than
laying around on a pristine, white sand beach with absolutely nothing around except
the gently lapping waves of the azure Java Sea beckoning? Add to that image the sight
of just-caught seafood being grilled right before your very eyes. Small, whole squids
are first marinated in a simple bath of Indonesia’s favorite sauce: sweet soy sauce.
Then lightly sprinkled with salt before hitting a flaming grill. Barely a minute on either

side renders the calamari super tender with finger-licking good caramelization.