Canned Cuttlefish Sambal

T.H.E R.A.M.B.L.I.N.G.S

Hello hello hello... a very good Monday to all. Hadn't been updating my blog this long weekend because I had such a busy weekend. Now, exhausted and dreaming for a holiday by the sea or on the mountains... boley gitu?

Last Friday, Syahmi asked if he could invite his friends over, in other words, to have an open house. Since he had never asked this before, the father and I agreed. I thought many would turn up, but only 8 came. So we decided to invite our neighbours as well. Unofficially, I had an open house last Friday! We had a lovely time with our friendly neighbours. Thanks all for coming. I do hope all of you enjoyed the dishes as much as I enjoyed preparing them.

On Saturday, we made a day trip to Segamat to attend my cousin, Zuraida's wedding. Congratulations Ida and Najib. Here wishing both of you a life of happiness, cheer, love, laughs, and good times. Amin.

On Sunday, we went to a friend's open house in Desa Pinggiran. We were with them back then in Sri Lanka. And from there, we went to Bukit Mahkota to another friend's house and stayed there till late. Both the hubbys, will have a never ending story when they both meet, once in a while.

While we were there, I received a sad news. My Ayah Long passed away peacefully. May his soul rest in peace. Al-Fatihah...

T.H.E R.E.C.I.P.E

Just because I had told Kak Ana, my neighbour, that I am going to cook sambal sotong dalam tin as one of the open house menu, I was determined to look for the Rex Cuttlefish, by hook or by crook. I went to more than 5 shops to look for this fella. Allah had mercy on me, finally I found it at one of the groceries shops and for a price to pay. The funny thing is, whenever I don't feel like buying it, it's always there, nicely arranged on the racks of the shops that I normally go but when I want it, it's just so hard to be found! Haish.....

SAMBAL SOTONG
Posted by MamaFaMi

Ingredients :

1 onion - sliced
2 garlic - sliced
3 tablespoons chillie paste
a bit of tamarind juice
enough water
1 tablespoon sugar
salt to taste
1 can Cuttlefish in soya sauce (I used REX brand) - shred to small slices and discard the soya sauce
cooking oil

Method :

1. Heat oil and add in sliced onion and garlic. Fry till fragrant.

2. Add the chillie paste. Continue frying.

3. Add tamarind juice and stir. If the sambal is a bit dry, add a bit of water.

4. Add sugar and salt to taste.

5. Add in the cuttlefish and mix well. Leave for a few minutes and remove from heat. Ready to serve.

M.A.N.Y T.H.A.N.K.S

.....to Jid and Taqwa for ordering these brownies together with the fruit cocktail pudding. I totally forgot to snap the photos of the puddings. Hope you guys are satisfied with the taste...

Have a nice day!