SPICY SQUID SALAD

 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 2 packs of squid (1 lb), washed and drained 
• 2 small carrots, peeled and shredded 
• 3 stalks of celery, washed and shredded 
• 5 tablespoons of lime juice 
• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce 
• 2 tablespoons of sugar 
• 1 stalk of lemon grass, thinly sliced 
• 1 cup of mint 
• ¼ teaspoon of salt 
• 4 fresh red chilies, chopped 
• 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 
• 3 shallots, thinly sliced

Procedures

1. Fill a medium pot halfway with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add squid and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a big salad bowl to cool it down. 
2. Mix fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, chili, garlic, and shallot in a small bowl. 
3. Then, pour the sauce on the squid and give a toss. Add lemon grass, carrot, celery, and mint, giving them a toss. 
4. Sprinkle with salt and taste. 
5. Transfer to a large dish and serve.