Adobong Pusit with a Twist

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lb) squid, cleaned and sliced into rings 500g (1.1 lb) squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, sliced 1 onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup water 1 cup water
• 1 bay leaf 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 10g, 2g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 2g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add the onions and bell peppers. Cook until the vegetables are slightly softened.
3. 3.
   Add the squid to the pan and cook until it turns opaque.
4. 4.
   Pour in the vinegar, soy sauce, and water. Add the bay leaf and sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
5. 5.
   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the squid is tender.
6. 6.
   Adjust the seasoning if needed.
7. 7.
   Serve hot with steamed rice.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Squid — Make sure to clean the squid thoroughly, removing the ink sac and internal organs before slicing it into rings. This will ensure a clean and delicious final dish.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier version, add a chopped chili pepper or a dash of chili flakes.
• To achieve a more tender squid, you can marinate it in the vinegar and soy sauce mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
• If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with water and add it to the pan during the last few minutes of cooking.

Serving advice

Serve the Adobong Pusit hot over steamed rice. Garnish with chopped spring onions for added freshness and color.

Presentation advice

Arrange the squid rings and vegetables on a plate, drizzle the sauce over them, and sprinkle with chopped spring onions. This will create an appetizing and visually appealing presentation.