Squid in Black Ink aka Sotong Hitam

Ingredients:
500g squids ~ was & cut to rings, safe the ink sac

5 shallots ~ blend

2 clove garlic ~ blend

1” fresh ginger ~ blend

1 stalk lemongrass ~ bruised

1-2 fresh red chilies ~ sliced

½ cup of water

Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Heat oil & sauté the blended ingredients.  Add lemongrass & stir-fry till fragrant.
2. Add squids together with the ink sac & add ½ cup of water.   Simmer until the squids are tender.  (Note: If the gravy is about to dry, adding water)
3. Lastly add salt to taste & fresh red chilies.   Serve hot with rice.