Squid salad with raisins

4 servings

25 minutes

Squid salad with raisins is a refined representative of Vietnamese cuisine, combining the tenderness of seafood and the sweetness of dried fruits. Vietnamese traditionally use squid in their dishes, appreciating its lightness and rich flavor. In this salad, squid is sliced into thin rings and complemented by soft, sweet raisins that are softened in hot water beforehand. The sour cream dressing adds tenderness to the dish, while grated walnuts provide a savory note and pleasant texture. This dish is especially suitable for festive tables or light dinners, surprising with its harmony of flavors and unconventional combination of ingredients. This salad exemplifies how Vietnamese cuisine masterfully plays with various flavor nuances to create vibrant and memorable gastronomic experiences.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 852.2
• Proteins: 123.4g
• Fats: 29.8g
• Carbohydrates: 23.2g

Ingredients

• Squid: 1 kg
• Walnut oil: 100 ml
• Raisin: 95 g
• Sour cream: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Thoroughly rinse the squid, boil, and clean off the membranes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Squid: 1 kg

2. Pour boiling water over the raisins and let them sit for 5 minutes. Then remove the raisins and dry them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Raisin: 95 g

3. Cut the squid into rings and mix with raisins.

   Required ingredients:

   • Squid: 1 kg
   • Raisin: 95 g

4. Dress the salad with sour cream, sprinkle with grated walnuts. Add salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste