Kuah Lemak Sotong Pulut

Ingredients

500g medium-sized squids
100g glutinous rice
1 packet (400ml) coconut milk
100ml water
1 big onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
3-5 cili padi (optional)
1 stick lemongrass, pound
salt to taste
satay sticks, cut to 2-3cm long
red chillies (for decoration)

Method

1. Clean the squids, separate body from the head.
2. Wash glutinous rice and stuff into the squid, plug with squid's head and prick with the satay stick to close the opening.
3. Mix the other ingredients into a pot, with the stuffed squids going in last.
4. Stir slowly over medium fire. When it starts to boil, stir slowly over low fire until cooked.
5. Decorate with red chillies.