My husband’s request for dinner was cuttlefish and squid ala buttered-garlic shrimp and broccoli. Since it was easy to whip up anyway, and he asked nicely I lovingly obliged.
INGREDIENTS :
1 pack of cuttlefish, thawed and sliced in rings
1 pack of squid, thawed and sliced in rings
3 spoonfuls of butter
4 sprigs of scallions, chopped finely
salt and pepper
2 tbsp of water
Melt butter in a pan. Saute garlic for a minute. Add the rings of cuttlefish and squid. Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes. Add the water in between and make sure to stir occasionally. Season with salt and pepper. Stir …read more

I wanted those light but chewy squid balls, with the slightly crunchy exterior but tender interior, full of squid flavor… but I needed to make it wheat- and egg-free, so the flour, which holds the squid together nicely, and the egg white that gives it lightness, were omitted in favor of cornstarch and — ugh — egg replacer. Needless to say, this was so far from the goal it’s almost depressing. The one encouraging thing is that my kids actually ate it and love it. But then who isn’t in love with deep-fried things? Next time, …read more

3 pounds squid, cleaned and trimmed, then cut into rings
Marinate in a bowl for 2 hours or overnight, with
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar or honey
2 tablespoons minced ginger
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon chili powder or 2 teaspoons chili paste (or to taste)
3 tablespoons oil for pan-frying
Drain squid from the marinade 2 hours prior to cooking.
Heat oil in wok or cast-iron pan over high heat. When hot, add drained squid and stir-fry, 2 minutes or just until squid is cooked through. You can discard the marinade, or reduce it in a saucepan until you get …read more

This is just one of the many “little dishes” Malaysians serve with their food. Though I liked the gentle flavors in this, I missed the spicy fire-in-your-mouth quality of other sambal. The marinated shallots do give it some bite.
1/4 cup thinly-sliced shallots, marinated in 1/4 cup lime juice while you prepare the rest of the dish
1 pound squid, cleaned, tubes sliced open and scored diamond-fashion
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon sugar
salt to taste
Combine squid and turmeric in a bowl. Let stand 15 minutes. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high …read more