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Ingredients:
2  lb. Squid, cut into rings
1  Onion, chopped
1/4  cup  Almonds
2  Fresh chiles, finely chopped
1  tsp. Tamarind concentrate
1  Stalk fresh lemon grass, chopped
1  tbsp. Brown sugar
1/4  tsp. Shrimp paste 
2  tbsp. Vegetable oil

Preparation:
1.  In a food processor, purse the onion, almonds, chiles and shrimp paste. 

2.  In a large, heavy frying pan or a wok, saute the spice paste in oil over low heat.  When it turns dark brown, add tamarind water, the lemon, lemon grass and sugar.  Saute a minute more, then add the squid.  Turn up the heat and cook for 3 minutes, adding water if necessary to keep the sauce from sticking.  Remove from heat and  serve over rice.