Fresh, healthy, flavoursome and easy to make.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 4 medium calamari tubes
• 1 tablespoon peanut or sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 long red chili, roughly chopped (optional)
• 1 bunch fresh coriander roots & stems, washed & roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup fresh mint or Vietnamese mint, roughly torn
• 1 bunch fresh coriander leaves, roughly torn
• 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
• 2 french shallots, finely sliced
• 3 cups mixed asian salad leaves, washed & drained
• 1 lime, cut in wedges

Method:

1. Cut calamari tube open down one side. Lay flat, with inside facing up. Score lightly at angle diagonally, making criss-cross pattern. Cut into 4cm square pieces. Drizzle with peanut oil.
2. Combine in food processor, garlic, chili, coriander roots & stem, lime juice, fish sauce & brown sugar. Blend until combined & put aside.
3. Preheat BBQ grill on high. Grill calamari in two batches for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until browned. Place in a bowl, add half dressing & toss until combined.
4. Combine mint leaves, salad greens, coriander leaves, bean sprouts in a bowl.
5. Plate with salad and calamari on top with remaining dressing drizzled over it. Garnish with lime wedges.

Enjoy!