Cumi Cumi Smoor (Squid In A Tomato And Clove Sauce) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb squid, cleaned and cut into rings
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
6 whole cloves
2/3 cup water
1/2 lime, juice of
salt and pepper, to taste
shredded scallions and fresh cilantro, to garnish

Preparation

Toss the squid in a wok over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
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.
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.