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Adobong Pusit (Squid Adobo) recipe by Safe Plated

Adobong Pusit (Squid Adobo)

Squid cooked in the classic Filipino adobo style with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and peppercorns.

45m4 servings
Contains wheatContains soyContains shellfishDAIRY-free
350 cal|30g protein|20g carbs|15g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Squid
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Clean the about 680 g of squid, then cut into 2.54 cm rings.
  2. 2In a medium bowl, combine the 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup vinegar, 6 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tbsp black peppercorns, 2 bay leaves, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Stir to combine.
  3. 3Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a 25.4 cm skillet over medium-high heat, approximately 190°C.
  4. 4Add the about 680 g of squid rings to the hot skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squid turns opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
  5. 5Pour the soy sauce mixture from the bowl into the skillet with the squid. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
  6. 6Continue to simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the squid. The sauce should be glossy.
  7. 7Serve the Adobong Pusit hot.

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