Spicy Calamari Turmeric Soup
This Spicy Calamari Turmeric Soup is a delightful fusion of bold Southern Thai flavors and comforting warmth. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or impressing your guests! Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs 700g calamari, cleaned and cut into rings
- 3 small heads shallots roughly chopped
- 6 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 stalk lemongrass bottom half only smashed and cut into 2-inch sections
- 5-6 thin sliced galangal
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 5 kaffir lime leaves roughly torn
- 2 -3 small turmeric root sliced on a sharp bias
- Fresh Thai chilies crushed to taste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce or to taste
- 2 tablespoons tamarind juice or to taste (substitute with lime juice is fine)
- Fresh chopped cilantro or green onion for garnish
Instructions
Build the Soup Base
- Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a pot.
- Add shallots, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and turmeric, to the boiling water.
- Add in tomatoes.
Cook the Calamari
- Lower the heat and add the calamari to the simmering water.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes or until the calamari is tender and no longer translucent. Avoid overcooking to keep the calamari soft.
Season the Soup
- Stir in tamarind juice and fish sauce to taste.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference. For spice, crush some Thai chilies into the soup.
Serve and Garnish
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with fresh chopped cilantro or green onion.
- Serve on its own or pair with jasmine rice for a complete meal.
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Notes
If you use the lime juice, always lower the heat first to prevent the broth from being bitter.