Crispy Fried Squid with Tamarind Glaze

Steps

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1. 1
   Clean the squid thoroughly, remove the innards and the blood vessel running down the center, then split each piece in half lengthwise for even cooking.
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2. 2
   Prepare the tamarind sauce by combining tamarind concentrate, sugar, fish sauce, and black pepper in a bowl.
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3. 3
   Mince the garlic and chili pepper, then stir-fry in oil until golden and fragrant.
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4. 4
   Deep-fry the squid until both sides are golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
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5. 5
   In a fresh wok or pan with cooking oil, add the fried garlic and chili, then pour in the prepared tamarind sauce.
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6. 6
   Add the fried squid to the sauce and toss continuously until the glaze thickens and coats the squid evenly.
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7. 7
   Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with chopped green onion.
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