SnackAppetizer

Pla Muek Yang (Grilled Squid)

Name: Pla Muek Yang (Grilled Squid)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: thai
Ingredients: 300 g squid cleaned, scored, and cut into bite-sized pieces; 3 clove garlic minced; 1 pcs fresh red chili finely chopped; 1 pcs cilantro root cleaned and crushed; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 0.5 pcs lime juiced; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

This classic Thai street food features tender grilled squid marinated in a flavorful mix of garlic, chili, and cilantro. It's a quick and satisfying snack or appetizer, perfect for sharing.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 23 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 232 kcal

Allergen information: may contain fish, gluten, molluscs, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

300 gsquid, cleaned, scored, and cut into bite-sized pieces

marinade

3 clovegarlic, minced
1 pcsfresh red chili, finely chopped
1 pcscilantro root, cleaned and crushed
1 tbspfish sauce
1 tbspsoy sauce
1 tspsugar
0.5 pcslime, juiced

for grilling

1 tbspvegetable oil

Equipment

grill · tongs · mixing bowl

The method

Step by step

1
In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, fresh red chili, cilantro root, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and lime juice to create the marinade.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: If you don't have cilantro root, you can use the lower stems of cilantro instead.
2
Add the cleaned and scored squid to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
About 1 min
3
Cover the bowl and let the squid marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Do not marinate for too long, as the acid in the lime juice can start to 'cook' the squid.
4
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
About 5 min
5
Lightly brush the grill grates or grill pan with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
6
Remove the squid from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off.
7
Grill the squid for 2-4 minutes per side, or until opaque and slightly charred.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overcooking the squid, as it can become rubbery. It cooks quickly!
8
Serve the grilled squid immediately, perhaps with a side of spicy dipping sauce.

Per serving

Nutrition

65%Score

Calories: 231.6kcal
Protein: 25.5g
Carbs: 11.8g
Fat: 9.2g
Fibre: 0.8g
Sugar: 2.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover grilled squid in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat on a grill pan or in a microwave for a short duration to avoid toughening the squid.