Squid Sambal (Sambal Sotong) Recipe

• 8 x walnut-size shallots
• 3 x garlic cloves
• 1 tsp dry shrimp paste (blachan)
• 2 Tbsp. chili garlic sauce
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 lb squid cleaned
• 2 Tbsp. veg. oil
• 1/2 c. unsweetened coconut lowfat milk
• 1/4 c. tamarind water
•     (made by soaking 2 1/2 tbspns tamarind
•     pulp in 1/2 c. warm water for 10 to 15 min and then extracting the liquid)
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp paprika
•     Soy sauce to taste
•     (or possibly salt)
• 1 x fresh red jalapeno chile sliced

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