Squid Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb. calamari or squid, cleaned, sliced
• 1 c. each sake, water
• 1 lemon, halved
• 2 c. won bok, shredded
• 1/2 c. carrots, shredded
• 1/2 c. fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 c. Thai basil, coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 TB fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 c. rice wine vinegar
• 2 TB each mirin sake, peanut oil, sugar, Aloha shoyu, fresh lime juice
• 2 tsp. sesame seed oil
• pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring squid, sake, water and lemon to a rapid boil.

2. 2

   Remove from heat.

3. 3

   Let stand 5 minutes, drain.

4. 4

   In a mixing bowl; toss squid with dressing ingredients.

5. 5

   Refrigerate 30 minutes.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, cilantro and basil.

7. 7

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8. 8

   For service: toss with squid. Transfer onto serving platter; serve immediately.

9. 9

   Serves 4-6.