Ingredients
Method
1.Halve squid hoods lengthways. Using a sharp knife, score inside in a criss-cross pattern at 5mm intervals. Cut into 4cm x 8cm pieces.
2.Place sugar, sake, sauce, garlic, ginger, both pastes, oil, vinegar, lemon grass, pear and rind in a large bowl; whisk to combine. Add squid, season; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
3.Preheat a lightly oiled grill pan (or barbecue) on high heat. Drain squid; reserve marinade. Thread squid pieces onto skewers in an ‘S’-shape. Cook skewers, in batches, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade, for 5 minutes or until cooked through and charred lightly.
4.Place skewers on a large platter; sprinkle over chilli, accompany with lemon wedges.
Soak bamboo skewers for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning when cooking. The pear in this recipe acts as a tenderiser, the longer the squid marinates the more tender it will become. Squid can be marinated a day ahead; store, covered, in the fridge.
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