handful Thai basil leaves (alternatively use normal basil)
3 bird's-eye chillies, finely chopped, seeds optional
20 plum cherry tomatoes, halved
20 garlic chives with flowers (or a bunch of chives), cut into 2.5cm/1in lengths
陆 cucumber, cut in half, seeds removed, thickly sliced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
陆 lime, juice only
large handful mint leaves
5 Thai shallots (or 1 banana shallot), finely sliced
5 spring onions, trimmed, cut in half and quartered lengthways
2 tbsp Thai fish sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
400g/14oz baby squid, tentacles reserved
2 heaped tbsp palm sugar