Medium

Portuguese-Style Grilled Squid with Stink Beans (Petai)

Name: Jeeny's
Address: 1760, Jalan Permatang Tinggi, Kawasan Perindustrian Ringan Permatang Tinggi, Simpang Ampat, Penang, 14100, MY
Telephone: +604-588-7377

Tender grilled squid smothered in a rich, spicy and aromatic Portuguese-style sauce made with Jeeny’s Portuguese-Style Grilled Fish Paste and fragrant petai. Grilled over banana leaves for extra aroma, this flavourful seafood dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice.

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Serves4

Ingredients

3 whole squid (cleaned), Jeeny’s Portuguese-Style Grilled Fish Paste, petai (stink beans), banana leaves, a little water, cooking oil, steamed rice and sliced cucumber (for serving).

Instructions

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1. Heat a little oil in a pan and add Jeeny’s Portuguese-Style Grilled Fish Paste.
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2. Stir-fry the paste until fragrant, then add petai.
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3. Add a little water and simmer until the sauce thickens. Set aside.
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4. Arrange banana leaves on a heated grill pan.
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5. Place the cleaned squid on the banana leaves and make diagonal cuts across the squid bodies.
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6. Spoon the prepared Portuguese-style sauce with petai generously over the squid.
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7. Grill until the squid is fully cooked and tender, allowing the sauce to coat it evenly.
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8. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with additional petai.
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9. Serve hot with steamed rice and sliced cucumber.