Fried Squid with Pineapple (Muc Xao Thom)

Recipe By Rohani
Rating
Published Jun 30th
Fried Squid with Pineapple (Muc Xao Thom)
Prep 10m Cook 10m Additional - Ready In 20m
Servings 4 servings Calories 329.6

This tangy and sweet dish is perfect served over fluffy white rice. Be sure and not to overcook the squid or it will become tough.

Recipe Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 pounds squid, cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch rings
  • ½ fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cooking Directions

  1. 1 In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat the and the garlic. Fry until garlic is golden brown.
  2. 2 Add onion and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add squid and cook until they just turn white (do not overcook). Add the pineapple, celery, fish sauce, sugar and pepper. Stir fry for 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 329.6
  • Carbohydrate 21.1 g
  • Cholesterol 528.9 mg
  • Fat 10.1 g
  • Fiber 2 g
  • Protein 37.2 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.9 g
  • Sodium 1228.5 mg
  • Sugar 9.2 g

Reviews

  1. Jessica Dec 7, 2008 06:30 PM
    Growing up in a Vietnamese household I would have to say this dish is very bland. My mom always used tomatoes in this dish. Cut them up into quarters and cook with the celery. I put spring onions in whenever I make this dish. If you don't want to clean the squid you can buy - Read more ...
  2. Joe C. Apr 13, 2008 12:00 AM
    We did not like this at all (I'm American my girlfriend is of Vietnamese decent). A very mild mellow flavor. The flavors didnt blend or meld together well. "Fried" is the wrong term for it. Like another reviewer said there are better uses for squid. Too much fish sauce also.
  3. amyclemens1 Mar 5, 2007 05:13 AM
    This was fairly bland so I added some chili sauce which kicked it up a bit. All in all I'm sure I could find a better way to prepare squid. Not horrible but probably won't make it again.
  4. mklbuff75 Aug 24, 2006 12:07 AM
    Recipe is fantastic. I disagree with a previous review that squid takes forever to clean though - it is very quick and easy. Cut the tentacles off just in front of the eyes. Remove the beak. Slide your finger down the back of the tube and break through the membrane holding the body in the - Read more ...
  5. Chuck May 17, 2006 04:46 PM
    This is a Delicacy The flavors really comeout and it's so good. EXCELLENT EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5 STAR RATING
  6. Mai TLP Dec 14, 2005 09:47 AM
    I agree this is a very good dish. Remember you can add tomatoes and cubed bell peppers in this dish too and garnish it with cilantro!:)
  7. EFONSY Mar 14, 2005 01:55 AM
    YUM! I'd never cooked with squid before so I was a little worried but this turned out just great! I actually used oyster sauce instead of fish sauce because I had it around. Not fishy tasting at all:)
  8. SURASA May 11, 2003 02:27 AM
    Taste very good. My husband and I love it. I use pineapple crushed in a can and it still turned out so good.
  9. DAYLEEFLOSSER Jan 18, 2003 02:19 PM
    pretty yummy but squid take forever to clean and cut.