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Ginataang Pusit (squid in coconut milk)

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Ginataang Pusit (squid in coconut milk)

Tender squid and malunggay simmer in a thick, spicy coconut sauce.

35 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Ginataang Pusit (squid in coconut milk)

  • 1 1/2 lb small to medium squid, cleaned
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups malunggay leaves
  • 4 long green chili peppers
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

How to cook Ginataang Pusit (squid in coconut milk)

  1. 1.Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic and onion until softened.
  2. 2.Add squid and cook for 1 minute, then remove it to a plate.
  3. 3.Pour in coconut milk and bring to a boil. Add fish sauce and green chilies.
  4. 4.Simmer uncovered for 12–18 minutes, until the coconut milk is thickened.
  5. 5.Return squid, add malunggay, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in pepper and serve with rice.
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