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Rellenong Pusit

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Rellenong Pusit

Rellenong Pusit is tender squid stuffed with a savory pork-and-vegetable filling.

50 minutes · Serves 2

Ingredients for Rellenong Pusit

  • 2 large squid, cleaned
  • 300 g minced pork
  • 1 medium carrot, finely diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 2 tbsp flour, plus more for dredging
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Cooking oil, for shallow-frying

How to cook Rellenong Pusit

  1. 1.Season squid with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2.Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion, celery, and tomato; add pork and cook until light brown.
  3. 3.Add carrot and cook 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, salt, and pepper until the filling becomes sticky; cool completely.
  4. 4.Fill squid with the pork mixture and secure with toothpicks. Dip in egg, then dredge lightly in flour.
  5. 5.Shallow-fry in hot oil for 3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Rest briefly, slice crosswise, and serve.
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