Grilled Squid Recipe or Inihaw na Pusit is a great dish
Inihaw na Pusit recipe or grilled squid recipe is one of the Philippines’ most well-known summertime dishes. It is made up of squid that has been commonly stuffed with onions, tomatoes and then grilled over charcoal. The inihaw na squid tastes great right off the grill. This is a perfect substitute for adobong pusit. An excellent seafood dish to serve as an appetizer or main dish for the family.
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Inihaw na Pusit Recipe
Description
Inihaw na Pusit recipe or grilled squid recipe is one of the Philippines' most well-known summertime dishes. It is made up of squid that has been commonly stuffed with onions, tomatoes and then grilled over charcoal. The inihaw na squid tastes great right off the grill. This is a perfect substitute for adobong pusit. An excellent seafood dish to serve as an appetizer or main dish for the family.
Ingredients
Stuffing
Dipping Sauce
Instructions
Preparation:
Clean the pusit (squid). Remove the clear, plastic-like cartilage and wash the body tube thoroughly. Then put them in a large container.
Add soy sauce, lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper. Hand mix and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the stuffing. Add some salt and pepper, and mix well.
Remove the squid from the marinade, and then keep the liquid marinade for later use.
Stuff the pusit (squid) and add more as necessary. Put the head back and secure the ends with a toothpick.
Combine the marinade liquid with ketchup and molted butter or vegetable oil for a baste.
Cooking:
Grill the squid and baste the squid on each side with the marinade and oil mixture.
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side; baste the squid as needed until pusit (squid) is cooked.
Note: Do not overcook; otherwise, it will be tough.Remove from the heat and serve warm.
It is best to serve with spicy toyomansi dipping sauce or a dip sauce of your choice.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 454kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.2g24%
- Saturated Fat 7.3g37%
- Cholesterol 31mg11%
- Sodium 2647mg111%
- Potassium 462mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 20.6g7%
- Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
- Sugars 9g
- Protein 54.7g110%
- Calcium 45 mg
- Iron 1 mg
- Vitamin D 320 IU
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.