Asian calamari with quinoa and nut stuffing

Ingredients

10 - mini calamari tubes
1 cup Pouyoukas quinoa
1 - lemon grass stalk – bruised and chopped
1 - garlic clove – roughly chopped
1 - knob of ginger
1 - small chilli – seeds removed
1 tsp veg stock powder
1/4 cup pecan or pine nuts
1 - sprig of coriander
Lemon grass stalk – bruised and chopped


Asian calamari with quinoa and nut stuffing

Method

    This is a great main meal served with a salad or as a tapas style meal or entree.

    • Bring 2 cups of water to the boil with lemon grass, chilli, garlic, ginger and stock.
    • Add 1 cup of quinoa and gently simmer for about 15 min.
    • Drain quinoa and when cooled add chopped nuts and coriander.
    • Use the above to stuff the calamari tubes and secure the open end with a toothpick.
    • Grill on a griddle pan and serve with lemon and/or sweet chilli sauce. 






Products used in this recipe

Quinoa (Pronounced Keen-Wah)
Quinoa (Pronounced Keen-Wah)

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