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Thai steamed squid with lime chili garlic sauce in a serving dish
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Thai Steamed Squid in Lime Sauce | Pla Muek Nueng Manao

Steamed squid or pla muek nueng manao is one of the most popular Thai squid dishes. It consists of freshly steamed squid and a very flavorful lime chili garlic sauce. Often served on a bed of fresh vegetable, this is one healthy and easy Thai squid recipe you can make under 30 minutes!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 144kcal
Author: Nart

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 medium squid cleaned and innards removed
  • 1 head garlic
  • 8 Thai chilis red and green
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • mint leaves to garnish optional
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Instructions

The Squid

  • Take three medium squid that have been cleaned and innards removed and score one side of the surface, keeping everything intact (see the image above).
  • Place a steamer over a pot of boiling water. Lay the squid in the steamer. Close the lid and steam for about 5-7 minutes.
  • Open the lid and remove the squid from heat.

The Sauce

  • Slice the garlic. Chop the sliced garlic into thin pieces. Then, Finely chop the garlic with one hand holding the handle of the knife and the other pressing its back.
  • Slice the Thai chilis. Finely chop them using the same method as you did with the garlic.
  • Take a medium bowl and add the lime juice and fish sauce to it. Add the sugar and stir until fully dissolved. Toss the chopped garlic and chili in and mix everything together with a spoon.

The Assembling

  • Lay the shredded cabbage at the bottom of a serving dish.
  • Arrange the squid on top of the cabbage.
  • Pour the lime sauce over the squid.
  • Garnish with mint leaves (optional).

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Notes

I prefer to chop the garlic and chilis with a knife as they don't get mushy afterwards. However, if you would like to use a blender or food processor instead, feel free to!

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 2128mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg