Spicy Garlic Pusit

Ingredients for Spicy Garlic Pusit

• 700 g baby squid, scored
• Water, for blanching
• 1 whole garlic, crushed
• 2 red chilies, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 3 tablespoons banana ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/3 cup squid blanching water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 60 g butter
• Crunchy garlic, for garnish
• Chili garlic oil, for serving
• Chopped spring onion, for garnish

How to cook Spicy Garlic Pusit

1. 1.Bring water to a boil. Blanch scored baby squid for 1 minute, then immediately remove and reserve 1/3 cup blanching water.
2. 2.Melt butter in a wok over medium heat. Sauté crushed garlic until fragrant and golden.
3. 3.Add oyster sauce, banana ketchup, brown sugar, and red chilies; cook briefly to combine.
4. 4.Whisk cornstarch into reserved blanching water. Add to wok, bring to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
5. 5.Add squid and cook 1–2 minutes, just until tender and cooked through.
6. 6.Garnish with spring onion and crunchy garlic; serve with chili garlic oil.