Sambal Tumis Sotong Kering aka Sauteed Dried Squid Chili

Ingredients:
3 pcs dried squid ~ cut
20 dried chilies ~ boiled briefly on the stove
6 shallots
4 cloves of garlic
1" belachan ~ ignore if don't like
1 large onion ~ sliced
1/2 cup tamarind juice
Salt & sugar
Cooking oil

Directions:

1. Blend together dry chili, shallot, garlic & shrimp paste.
2. Heat oil in a wok.   Saute the blend ingredients till crisp.
3. Add sliced onion & mix well.
4. Add squid & coated well.   Let it cook & occasionally mix the mixture.
5. Pour in the tamarind juice & let it simmer.
6. Add salt & sugar to taste.  Cook, its sauce is thickened.