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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."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 11 times with an average star rating of 4.0 Read Reviews (10)

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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.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 329 | Total Fat: 10.3g | Cholesterol: 529mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2003 by SURASA 
Taste very good. My husband and I love it. I use pineapple crushed in a can and it still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2006 by mklbuff75 
Recipe is fantastic. I disagree with a previous review that squid takes forever to clean... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by DAYLEEFLOSSER 
pretty yummy, but squid take forever to clean and cut. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2005 by EFONSY 
YUM! I'd never cooked with squid before, so I was a little worried, but this turned out just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2005 by Mai TLP 
I agree this is a very good dish. Remember you can add tomatoes and cubed bell peppers in this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2006 by Chuck 
This is a Delicacy, The flavors really comeout and it's so good. EXCELLENT... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2008 by Jessica 
Growing up in a Vietnamese household, I would have to say this dish is very bland. My mom... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2008 by Joey C. 
We did not like this at all (I'm American my girlfriend is of Vietnamese decent). A very mild... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2007 by amyclemens1 
This was fairly bland, so I added some chili sauce, which kicked it up a bit. All in all, I'm... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2007 by Susan 
My husband like this but I didn't at all. I agree that it was bland. MORE

 
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