How to make Lebanese Squid Stir-Fry

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Lebanese Squid Stir-Fry is cooked the way Lebanese home tables cooks it — salt judged by hand, fat used generously, and the table set for sharing. This is the home version, written down the way a lebanese family cook actually puts it on the table.

Lebanese Squid Stir-Fry brings the sea directly to the Lebanese home table, where the cook's hand judges the salt and the generous use of oil creates a dish meant for sharing. It is a familiar presence at family meals, especially during gatherings that celebrate the bounty of the sea. This version captures the essence of home cooking, as practiced in kitchens from Beirut to Byblos. Expect a symphony of textures and flavors—the tender chew of squid rings, the sharpness of garlic, and the brightness of lemon cutting through the warmth of chili. This dish is an invitation to savor and share, embodying the communal spirit of Lebanese dining.