Spicy Grilled Squid with Pork Filling

This unique appetizer is sure to have your party guests talking. Made by filling the bodies of squid with ground pork that has been seasoned with Thai herbs and spices, they are grilled and then sliced, making neat little 'squid sausages' to be eaten with wood sticks. Served at room temperature, you can make them up well ahead of time and just sit out before your party starts. The sauce is quite spicy, but the squid is not spicy at all, making them acceptable to people who lean either way.

Finally you can serve something very delicious that most people have never even seen. Try them, you'll be happy you did.

Yield: 6 - 10 servings

Prep time: 30 Minutes

Cooking time: 15 Minutes

Ready in: 45 Minutes

Ingredients:

6 - 8 small Squid
1/2 pound Chopped Pork
1 stalk Lemongrass
2 large Coriander Roots
2 cloves Garlic
1 Tablespoon Oyster Sauce
1 teaspoon Light Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Fish Sauce
5 or 6 Red Shallots
3 - 4 Thai Hot Chili
2 cloves Garlic
2 Tablespoons Sugar
2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce
1 - 2 Tablespoons Lime
1/4 cup Water

Basic Directions:

1) Clean the inside of the squid bodies well by washing them under running water, then marinate for 20 minutes in lime juice.

2) Chop the lemongrass, garlic, and coriander roots very fine.

3) Mix the chopped meat with the herbs, sauces and spices.

4) Stuff the meat mixture into the squid body, the reattach the head with a toothpick.

5) Grill or barbecue for 20 minutes.

6) Let cool and slice into 1 inch pieces. Serve with spicy dipping sauce.