Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Cumi Cumi Smoor (Squid in a Tomato and Clove Sauce)

Name: Cumi Cumi Smoor (Squid in a Tomato and Clove Sauce)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 1 lb squid; 3 tbsp peanut oil; 1 onion; 3 garlic cloves; 1 can diced tomatoes (14 ounce); 1 tbsp halal-certified soy sauce; 0.5 tsp nutmeg; 6 whole cloves; 0.667 cup water; 0.5 lime; salt and pepper; shredded scallions and fresh cilantro

Squid, tomatoes and lime simmered on the stove and spiced with nutmeg for an Indonesian dish.

15 min · Serves 2 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min · 15 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Toss the squid in a wok over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
3 min
2
Heat the oil in a wok and fry the garlic and onion until soft and beginning to brown. Add the tomatoes, soy sauce, nutmeg, cloves, and lime juice, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and add the squid, with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Cook the squid in the sauce for 3-5 minutes over gentle heat, stirring occasionally, careful not to overcook the squid. Serve with rice or rice noodles, garnished with scallions and cilantro.
5 min