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Tastylicious Adobong Pusit

Tastylicious Adobong Pusit

squid braised in a tangy soy-vinegar sauce with garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. A Filipino classic preparation.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min

Ingredients

  • 3 large bs. small to medium sized squid (cleaned and sliced)
  • 2 medium ripe tomato (diced)
  • 1 medium red onion (sliced into small pieces)
  • 1 head garlic (crushed)
  • 1.5 cup soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp granulated white sugar
  • 3.25 cup water
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pot.

  2. Once the oil becomes hot, saute garlic until it turns light brown.

  3. Add onion and tomato. Saute until the onion gets soft

  4. Add the squid. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes

  5. Remove the squid from the pan and place in a clean bowl.Set aside.

  6. Pour soy sauce and water into the pan. Let boil.

  7. Add vinegar. Let the liquid re-boil. Stir and cover the pan. Continue to cook in medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.

  8. Add the sautéed squid back in the pan along with sugar, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir. Continue to cook for 2 minutes. Note: do not overcook the squid to retain its tender texture.

  9. Using a slotted spoon or a spider strainer, remove the squid from the cooking pot leaving the liquid behind. Arrange the squid in a bowl. Continue to cook the liquid until it reduces to half.

  10. Pour the thick liquid into the serving bowl with the squid. Toss.

  11. Serve with white rice.