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Tropical Chilli-Ginger Squid

with charred pineapple, basmati rice salad & a sweet 'n sour dressing

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4.6

  • Hands on20 - 25 minutes
  • Overall35 - 45 minutes
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Get in the summer groove with crispy squid, marinated in ginger, chilli, and lime. Scattered over a dressed brown basmati salad of edamame beans, coriander, radish, and charred pineapple. Tangy, sweet, zesty, salty, fresh – tropical bliss!

Serving guide

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  1. MARINATE THE SQUID

    Rinse the squid to remove any residue from the packet and pat dry with paper towel. Place in a bowl with the grated Ginger, lime zest, and sliced Chilli (all to taste). Add 1 tsp of the sweet & sour dressing, a drizzle of olive oil, and some seasoning. Toss to coat and set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes before frying.

  2. NUTTY RICE

    Rinse the rice and place in a pot over a medium-high heat. Submerge in 250ml of salted water and pop on a lid. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed. Keeping the lid on, remove from the heat and set aside to steam for a further 10 minutes. Drain on completion if necessary and fluff up with a fork.

  3. CHAR THE PINEAPPLE

    Place a pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When very hot, fry the pineapple chunks for 2-3 minutes until charred, shifting as they brown. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside for serving.

  4. Chilli-GINGER SQUID

    Return the pan to a high heat with another drizzle of oil. When very hot, fry the marinated squid for 1-2 minutes until cooked through and crispy, shifting occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and baste the squid with the remaining marinade from the bowl. Allow to rest in the pan until serving.

  5. BASMATI RICE SALAD

    When the rice is cooked, place in a bowl with the edamame beans and three-quarters of the chopped coriander. Toss together with some Lime zest to taste and the juice of 1 lime wedge. Add some seasoning and the remaining sweet & sour dressing to taste, and toss until coated.

  6. TIME TO DEVOUR

    Dish up a generous mound of rice salad and cover with the charred pineapple and sliced Radish. Top with the crispy squid and garnish with the remaining coriander and Chilli to taste. Serve with a lime wedge on the side. Wow, Chef!

  • Squid Heads & Tubes - 120g

  • Ginger - 10g

  • Lime - 1

  • Fresh Chilli - 1

  • Sweet & Sour Dressing - 27,5ml

  • Brown Basmati Rice - 100ml

  • Fresh Pineapple - 50g

  • Edamame Beans - 50g

  • Radish - 20g

  • Fresh Coriander - 5g

  1. MARINATE THE SQUID

    Rinse the squid to remove any residue from the packet and pat dry with paper towel. Place in a bowl with the grated Ginger, lime zest, and sliced Chilli (all to taste). Add 2 tsp of the sweet & sour dressing, a drizzle of olive oil, and some seasoning. Toss to coat and set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes before frying.

  2. NUTTY RICE

    Rinse the rice and place in a pot over a medium-high heat. Submerge in 400ml of salted water and pop on a lid. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed. Keeping the lid on, remove from the heat and set aside to steam for a further 10 minutes. Drain on completion if necessary and fluff up with a fork.

  3. CHAR THE PINEAPPLE

    Place a pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When very hot, fry the pineapple chunks for 2-3 minutes until charred, shifting as they brown. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside for serving.

  4. Chilli-GINGER SQUID

    Return the pan to a high heat with another drizzle of oil. When very hot, fry the marinated squid for 2-3 minutes until cooked through and crispy, shifting occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and baste the squid with the remaining marinade from the bowl. Allow to rest in the pan until serving.

  5. BASMATI RICE SALAD

    When the rice is cooked, place in a salad bowl with the edamame beans and three-quarters of the chopped coriander. Toss together with some Lime zest to taste and the juice of 2 lime wedges. Add some seasoning and the remaining sweet & sour dressing to taste, and toss until coated.

  6. TIME TO DEVOUR

    Dish up a generous mound of rice salad and cover with the charred pineapple and sliced Radish. Top with the crispy squid and garnish with the remaining coriander and Chilli to taste. Serve with a lime wedge on the side. Wow, Chef!

  • Squid Heads & Tubes - 240g

  • Ginger - 20g

  • Lime - 1

  • Fresh Chilli - 1

  • Sweet & Sour Dressing - 55ml

  • Brown Basmati Rice - 200ml

  • Fresh Pineapple - 100g

  • Edamame Beans - 100g

  • Radish - 40g

  • Fresh Coriander - 10g

  1. MARINATE THE SQUID

    Rinse the squid to remove any residue from the packet and pat dry with paper towel. Place in a bowl with the grated Ginger, lime zest, and sliced Chilli (all to taste). Add 2 tsp of the sweet & sour dressing, a drizzle of olive oil, and some seasoning. Toss to coat and set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes before frying.

  2. NUTTY RICE

    Rinse the rice and place in a pot over a medium-high heat. Submerge in 400ml of salted water and pop on a lid. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed. Keeping the lid on, remove from the heat and set aside to steam for a further 10 minutes. Drain on completion if necessary and fluff up with a fork.

  3. CHAR THE PINEAPPLE

    Place a pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When very hot, fry the pineapple chunks for 2-3 minutes until charred, shifting as they brown. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside for serving.

  4. Chilli-GINGER SQUID

    Return the pan to a high heat with another drizzle of oil. When very hot, fry the marinated squid for 2-3 minutes until cooked through and crispy, shifting occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and baste the squid with the remaining marinade from the bowl. Allow to rest in the pan until serving.

  5. BASMATI RICE SALAD

    When the rice is cooked, place in a salad bowl with the edamame beans and three-quarters of the chopped coriander. Toss together with some Lime zest to taste and the juice of 2 lime wedges. Add some seasoning and the remaining sweet & sour dressing to taste, and toss until coated.

  6. TIME TO DEVOUR

    Dish up a generous mound of rice salad and cover with the charred pineapple and sliced Radish. Top with the crispy squid and garnish with the remaining coriander and Chilli to taste. Serve with a lime wedge on the side. Wow, Chef!

  • Squid Heads & Tubes - 240g

  • Ginger - 20g

  • Lime - 1

  • Fresh Chilli - 1

  • Sweet & Sour Dressing - 55ml

  • Brown Basmati Rice - 200ml

  • Fresh Pineapple - 100g

  • Edamame Beans - 100g

  • Radish - 40g

  • Fresh Coriander - 10g

  1. MARINATE THE SQUID

    Rinse the squid to remove any residue from the packet and pat dry with paper towel. Place in a bowl with the grated Ginger, lime zest, and sliced Chilli (all to taste). Add 2 tbsp of the sweet & sour dressing, a drizzle of olive oil, and some seasoning. Toss to coat and set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes before frying.

  2. NUTTY RICE

    Rinse the rice and place in a pot over a medium-high heat. Submerge in 700ml of salted water and pop on a lid. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed. Keeping the lid on, remove from the heat and set aside to steam for a further 10 minutes. Drain on completion if necessary and fluff up with a fork.

  3. CHAR THE PINEAPPLE

    Place a large pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When very hot, fry the pineapple chunks for 3-4 minutes until charred, shifting as they brown. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside for serving.

  4. Chilli-GINGER SQUID

    Return the pan to a high heat with another drizzle of oil. When very hot, fry the marinated squid for 3-4 minutes until cooked through and crispy, shifting occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and baste the squid with the remaining marinade from the bowl. Allow to rest in the pan until serving.

  5. BASMATI RICE SALAD

    When the rice is cooked, place in a salad bowl with the edamame beans and three-quarters of the chopped coriander. Toss together with some Lime zest to taste and the juice of 4 lime wedges. Add some seasoning and the remaining sweet & sour dressing to taste, and toss until coated.

  6. TIME TO DEVOUR

    Dish up a generous mound of rice salad and cover with the charred pineapple and sliced Radish. Top with the crispy squid and garnish with the remaining coriander and Chilli to taste. Serve with a lime wedge on the side. Wow, Chef!

  • Squid Heads & Tubes - 480g

  • Ginger - 40g

  • Lime - 2

  • Fresh Chilli - 2

  • Sweet & Sour Dressing - 110ml

  • Brown Basmati Rice - 400ml

  • Fresh Pineapple - 200g

  • Edamame Beans - 200g

  • Radish - 80g

  • Fresh Coriander - 20g

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R151.89

for 4 servings · R37.97 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • Sweet & Sour Dressing
  • Squid Heads & Tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Tropical Chilli-Ginger Squid?

The preparation time for Tropical Chilli-Ginger Squid with charred pineapple, basmati rice salad & a sweet 'n sour dressing is between 20 and 25 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Tropical Chilli-Ginger Squid with charred pineapple, basmati rice salad & a sweet 'n sour dressing?

The total time required to make Tropical Chilli-Ginger Squid with charred pineapple, basmati rice salad & a sweet 'n sour dressing is between 35 and 45 minutes.

How many servings does Tropical Chilli-Ginger Squid provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Tropical Chilli-Ginger Squid?

Brown Basmati Rice, Chilli, Edamame Beans, Fresh Coriander, Ginger, Lime, Pineapple Pieces, Radish, Squid Heads & Tubes, Sweet & Sour Dressing

What is the nutritional information of Tropical Chilli-Ginger Squid?

Calories: , Carbs: grams, Fat: grams, Protein: grams, Sugar: grams, Salt: grams

How do I prepare Tropical Chilli-Ginger Squid?

CHAR THE PINEAPPLE: Place a pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. When very hot, fry the pineapple chunks for 2-3 minutes until charred, shifting as they brown. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside for serving. CHILLI-GINGER SQUID: Return the pan to a high heat with another drizzle of oil. When very hot, fry the marinated squid for 2-3 minutes until cooked through and crispy, shifting occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and baste the squid with the remaining marinade from the bowl. Allow to rest in the pan until serving. NUTTY RICE: Rinse the rice and place in a pot over a medium-high heat. Submerge in 400ml of salted water and pop on a lid. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until most of the water has been absorbed. Keeping the lid on, remove from the heat and set aside to steam for a further 10 minutes. Drain on completion if necessary and fluff up with a fork. TIME TO DEVOUR: Dish up a generous mound of rice salad and cover with the charred pineapple and sliced radish. Top with the crispy squid and garnish with the remaining coriander and chilli to taste. Serve with a lime wedge on the side. Wow, Chef! BASMATI RICE SALAD: When the rice is cooked, place in a salad bowl with the edamame beans and three-quarters of the chopped coriander. Toss together with some lime zest to taste and the juice of 2 lime wedges. Add some seasoning and the remaining sweet & sour dressing to taste, and toss until coated. MARINATE THE SQUID: Rinse the squid to remove any residue from the packet and pat dry with paper towel. Place in a bowl with the grated ginger, lime zest, and sliced chilli (all to taste). Add 2 tsp of the sweet & sour dressing, a drizzle of olive oil, and some seasoning. Toss to coat and set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes before frying.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Tropical Chilli-Ginger Squid?

Brown Basmati Rice, Chilli, Edamame Beans, Fresh Coriander, Ginger, Lime, Pineapple Pieces, Radish, Squid Heads & Tubes, Sweet & Sour Dressing

How many calories does Tropical Chilli-Ginger Squid have?

calories

How much fat content does Tropical Chilli-Ginger Squid have?

grams