Inihaw na Pusit

Inihaw na Pusit – Try this Filipino dish and pair with rice. You’ll surely love it.

Inihaw na Pusit Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 jumbo squid (about 2 pounds)
• 2 medium Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

For the Marinade:

• ½ cup honey
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup vinegar
• 5 to 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 thumb size ginger, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 to 3 Thai chili peppers, minced

Cooking Procedure:

1. Hold the tail tube portion of the squid and with fingers, grasp the cuttlebone (the thin, clear cartilage inside the tube) and pull from the squid’s body. Remove black ink and discard. Wash the squid and drain well.
2. In a bowl, combine tomatoes and onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. In a bowl, place prepared squid and add marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 hour. Drain squid, reserving liquid. In a sauce pan, boil reserved marinade for about 7 to 10 minutes or until reduced.
4. Divide tomato-onion mixture and stuff each of the squid. Grill squid over hot coals for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, regularly basting with marinade.

For the Marinade:

1. In a bowl, combine honey, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, salt and chili peppers. Stir together until sugar and salt are dissolved.

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