Portuguese-style, pan-fried squid on a bed of fried rice loaded with onions, piquanté peppers, peas, and coriander. All drizzled with a homemade peri-peri yoghurt sauce.
Scrumptious Peri-Peri Squid
Scrumptious Peri-Peri Squid
with veggie rice & fresh coriander
Hands on Time: 20 - 45 minutes
Overall Time: 40 - 65 minutes
Ingredients:
- Brown Basmati Rice
- Fresh Coriander
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Lemon Juice
- Low Fat Plain Yoghurt
- NOMU Peri-Peri Rub
- Onion
- Onions
- Peas
- Peppadew - Sweet Piquante Peppers Whole
- Piquanté Peppers
- Squid Heads & Tubes
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
NICE AS RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 300ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Drain (if necessary) and cover.
PERI-PERI SAUCE
Place a saucepan over medium-low heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the grated garlic and ⅓ of the NOMU rub until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the yoghurt, the lemon juice, 5ml of sweetener, and seasoning. Remove from the heat and cover.
PAN-FRIED RICE
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft and translucent, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the remaining NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the cooked rice, the peas, the diced peppers, and ½ the chopped coriander, and heat through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and cover.
CHARRED SQUID
Rinse the squid and pat dry with paper towel. Coat in a drizzle of oil. Wipe down the pan and return to high heat. When hot, sauté the squid until charred and cooked through, 3-4 minutes.
SERVICE, CHEF!
Plate up the loaded rice and top with the pan-fried squid. Drizzle over the peri-peri yoghurt sauce. Garnish with the remaining fresh coriander. Enjoy!
NICE AS RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 500ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Drain (if necessary) and cover.
PERI-PERI SAUCE
Place a saucepan over medium-low heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the grated garlic and ⅓ of the NOMU rub until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the yoghurt, the lemon juice, 10ml of sweetener, and seasoning. Remove from the heat and cover.
PAN-FRIED RICE
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft and translucent, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the remaining NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the cooked rice, the peas, the diced peppers, and ½ the chopped coriander, and heat through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and cover.
CHARRED SQUID
Rinse the squid and pat dry with paper towel. Coat in a drizzle of oil. Wipe down the pan and return to high heat. When hot, sauté the squid until charred and cooked through, 3-4 minutes.
SERVICE, CHEF!
Plate up the loaded rice and top with the pan-fried squid. Drizzle over the peri-peri yoghurt sauce. Garnish with the remaining fresh coriander. Enjoy!
NICE AS RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 900ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Drain (if necessary) and cover.
PERI-PERI SAUCE
Place a saucepan over medium-low heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the grated garlic and ⅓ of the NOMU rub until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the yoghurt, the lemon juice, 20ml of sweetener, and seasoning. Remove from the heat and cover.
PAN-FRIED RICE
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft and translucent, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the remaining NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the cooked rice, the peas, the diced peppers, and ½ the chopped coriander, and heat through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and cover.
CHARRED SQUID
Rinse the squid and pat dry with paper towel. Coat in a drizzle of oil. Wipe down the pan and return to high heat. When hot, sauté the squid until charred and cooked through, 3-4 minutes. You may have to do this step in batches.
SERVICE, CHEF!
Plate up the loaded rice and top with the pan-fried squid. Drizzle over the peri-peri yoghurt sauce. Garnish with the remaining fresh coriander. Enjoy!
NICE AS RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 900ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Drain (if necessary) and cover.
PERI-PERI SAUCE
Place a saucepan over medium-low heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the grated garlic and ⅓ of the NOMU rub until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the yoghurt, the lemon juice, 20ml of sweetener, and seasoning. Remove from the heat and cover.
PAN-FRIED RICE
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft and translucent, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the remaining NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the cooked rice, the peas, the diced peppers, and ½ the chopped coriander, and heat through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and cover.
CHARRED SQUID
Rinse the squid and pat dry paper towel. Coat in a drizzle of oil. Wipe down the pan and return to high heat. When hot, sauté the squid until charred and cooked through, 3-4 minutes. You may have to do this step in batches.
SERVICE, CHEF!
Plate up the loaded rice and top with the pan-fried squid. Drizzle over the peri-peri yoghurt sauce. Garnish with the remaining fresh coriander. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Scrumptious Peri-Peri Squid?
The preparation time for Scrumptious Peri-Peri Squid with veggie rice & fresh coriander is between 20 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Scrumptious Peri-Peri Squid with veggie rice & fresh coriander?
The total time required to make Scrumptious Peri-Peri Squid with veggie rice & fresh coriander is between 40 and 65 minutes.
How many servings does Scrumptious Peri-Peri Squid provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Scrumptious Peri-Peri Squid?
Brown Basmati Rice, Fresh Coriander, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Lemon Juice, Low Fat Plain Yoghurt, NOMU Peri-Peri Rub, Onion, Onions, Peas, Peppadew - Sweet Piquante Peppers Whole, Piquanté Peppers, Squid Heads & Tubes
What is the nutritional information of Scrumptious Peri-Peri Squid?
Calories: 585, Carbs: 96 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 38.1 grams, Sugar: 12.1 grams, Salt: 541 grams
How do I prepare Scrumptious Peri-Peri Squid?
NICE AS RICE: Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 500ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Drain (if necessary) and cover. CHARRED SQUID: Rinse the squid and pat dry with paper towel. Coat in a drizzle of oil. Wipe down the pan and return to high heat. When hot, sauté the squid until charred and cooked through, 3-4 minutes. SERVICE, CHEF!: Plate up the loaded rice and top with the pan-fried squid. Drizzle over the peri-peri yoghurt sauce. Garnish with the remaining fresh coriander. Enjoy! PAN-FRIED RICE: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft and translucent, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the remaining NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the cooked rice, the peas, the diced peppers, and ½ the chopped coriander, and heat through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and cover. PERI-PERI SAUCE: Place a saucepan over medium-low heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the grated garlic and ⅓ of the NOMU rub until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the yoghurt, the lemon juice, 10ml of sweetener, and seasoning. Remove from the heat and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Scrumptious Peri-Peri Squid?
Brown Basmati Rice, Fresh Coriander, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Lemon Juice, Low Fat Plain Yoghurt, NOMU Peri-Peri Rub, Onion, Onions, Peas, Peppadew - Sweet Piquante Peppers Whole, Piquanté Peppers, Squid Heads & Tubes
How many calories does Scrumptious Peri-Peri Squid have?
585 calories
How much fat content does Scrumptious Peri-Peri Squid have?
grams
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