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Fried Squid with Pineapple (Muc Xao Thom)

By: Rohani 
"This tangy and sweet dish is perfect served over fluffy white rice. Be sure and not to overcook the squid or it will become tough."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling
Cocktail Smirnoff No. 21 Pomegranate Martini
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Special Lemonade
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 pounds squid, cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch rings
  • 1/2 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat the and the garlic. Fry until garlic is golden brown.
  2. Add onion and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add squid and cook until they just turn white (do not overcook). Add the pineapple, celery, fish sauce, sugar and pepper. Stir fry for 2 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 330 | Total Fat: 10.1g | Cholesterol: 529mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2003 by SURASA   view full review
Taste very good. My husband and I love it. I use pineapple crushed in a can and it still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2006 by mklbuff75   view full review
Recipe is fantastic. I disagree with a previous review that squid takes forever to clean...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by DAYLEEFLOSSER   view full review
pretty yummy, but squid take forever to clean and cut.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2005 by Mai TLP   view full review
I agree this is a very good dish. Remember you can add tomatoes and cubed bell peppers in this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2005 by EFONSY   view full review
YUM! I'd never cooked with squid before, so I was a little worried, but this turned out just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2008 by Joe C.   view full review
We did not like this at all (I'm American my girlfriend is of Vietnamese decent). A very mild...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2007 by amyclemens1   view full review
This was fairly bland, so I added some chili sauce, which kicked it up a bit. All in all, I'm...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2006 by Chuck   view full review
This is a Delicacy, The flavors really comeout and it's so good. EXCELLENT...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2010 by weez6294   view full review
I used mango instead of pineapple. Ignored the sugar and celery. Then I chilled and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2008 by Jessica   view full review
Growing up in a Vietnamese household, I would have to say this dish is very bland. My mom...

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