SAUTEED SQUID or Adobong Pusit

Adobong Pusit   

 

  

Ingredients:

• 1 large squid, cut into bite-size pieces or 1 lb. small squids
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 2 tbsps. ginger, sliced thin
• 1 large tomato, sliced small
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsps. patis (fish sauce)
• 6 pcs. peppercorns
• 2 tbsps. brown sugar
• 4 pcs. red chili pepper
• 4 pcs. green chili pepper
• 4 pcs. bay leaves
• 1 stalk fresh spring onions for garnish
• salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Procedures:

1. Sauté (in order) onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes. Add the sliced squid and patis. Continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes.
2. Pour vinegar and water. Cover. Do not mix until it boil. 
3. Add brown sugar, peppercorns and bay leaves.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Mix occasionally until squid is cooked and sauce thickens but not overcooked.
6. Garnish with chili peppers and spring onions.