Cumi Cumi Smoor (squid In A Tomato And Clove Sauce)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 lb squid, cleaned and cut into rings
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 6 whole cloves
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/2 lime, juice of
• salt and pepper, to taste
• shredded scallions and fresh cilantro, to garnish

Recipe

• 1 toss the squid in a wok over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes. set aside and keep warm.
• 2 heat the oil in a wok and fry the garlic and onion until soft and beginning to brown. add the tomatoes, soy sauce, nutmeg, cloves, and lime juice, then bring to a boil. reduce the heat and add the squid, with salt and pepper to taste.
• 3 cook the squid in the sauce for 3-5 minutes over gentle heat, stirring occasionally, careful not to overcook the squid. serve with rice or rice noodles, garnished with scallions and cilantro.