Filipinos are crazy about seafood, am I right? Well, we shouldn’t be surprised because after all, our entire archipelago is surrounded by sea waters that are abundant with fresh and tasty seafood! Tons of selection from different kinds of fishes such as Bangus, Tilapia, Maya-Maya, Lapu-Lapu, Tanigue, Galunggong, and others like Alimango, Tahong, Shrimp, Lobsters, and of course, Squid or Pusit! 

There are countless recipes in Filipino cuisine that use squid as its main ingredient. There’s the classic Adobong Pusit, Inihaw na Pusit, Sizzling Pusit, Rellenong Pusit, Stir-Fry Pusit, Ginataang Pusit, I could go on and on! There’s no doubt that Filipinos are indeed creative and it shows so well in our extensive range of Filipino cuisine. 

Now, it’s also known by everyone that Filipinos love the heavenly combination of sweet and spicy foods, yeah? Sweet and Spicy Pork Spareribs, Sweet and Spicy Fish, and even Sweet and Spicy Pancit Canton! Now, how about we make a dish that every Filipino would absolutely love? That’s right, I’m talking about the heavenly Sweet and Spicy Squid Recipe! 

Today, we are extremely lucky because Panlasang Pinoy Recipes will teach us how to make their delightful version of the Sweet and Spicy Squid Recipe! Are you ready? Well, I sure hope you are. Let’s do it!

Sweet and Spicy Squid Recipe

Alright! Now, now. Don’t be intimidated because all of the ingredients we’ll need for this recipe can be easily found in local markets and grocery stores. Moreover, the cooking procedure is also very simple and I’m sure you’ll be able to catch up without breaking a sweat! Well, shall we begin?

To begin, the ingredients we’ll need for this recipe are tomato paste, oyster sauce, onion, garlic, ginger, spring onions, green chili, salt, pepper, water, sugar, sesame oil, chili flakes, sesame seeds, and of course, the star of the show, squid! The chili flakes and sesame seeds are just optional ingredients. We included them to add more texture and savory flavor to the dish, so I recommend you add it too!

Now, let’s start cooking! First up, simply cut all of the ingredients accordingly such as the onion, garlic, ginger, spring onions, green chili, and of course, the squid. Make sure to thoroughly clean the squid and cut it into bite sizes so that the dish can be easily consumed. 

Alright! Now that we’re all set, simply heat the pan and precook the squid. To do this, just set the squid on the surface of the pan until all the excess water comes off. Use a strainer to effectively remove all the water then set aside the pre-cooked squid. Next up, pour a sufficient amount of sesame oil into the pan then saute garlic, ginger, and onion altogether. Remember to keep the fire in low heat to avoid burning. After sauteing until all the flavors are incorporated with each other, you can now add the tomato paste, green chili, spring onion, oyster sauce, water, salt, pepper, and sugar. Mix all of the ingredients well for the best results! 

Now that our sauce is finished, it’s time to finally add the main ingredient. Add the pre-cooked squid, chili flakes, and a pinch of sesame seeds. Stir everything well until the sauce fully incorporates with the squid. Cook the squid for a while until it becomes well-cooked. Make sure to not overcook the squid as it tends to become excessively chewy. 

Alright! All done! And just like that, you’ve successfully added another blockbuster dish to your menu. Pair it with a freshly-cooked cup of rice and you’re good to go. ‘Til next time! 

How about that? Easy, right? Well, I told you so! You can always adjust the level of spiciness of the dish by adjusting the amount of chili you add. For me, the spicier, the better! I’m sure everyone in the family will love your new specialty! Oh, come to think of it, our Sweet and Spicy Squid Recipe is also a perfect “pulutan”, right? Well, bring out the ice-cold beers, and let’s get it on!

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