Sinuteng Baby Squid

Ingredients for Sinuteng Baby Squid

• 600 g baby squid, gutted and cleaned
• 4 tbsp calamansi or lemon juice
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cloves garlic, pounded
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp toasted garlic, for garnish

How to cook Sinuteng Baby Squid

1. 1.In a pan over low heat, add olive oil and sauté the pounded garlic until light brown and fragrant.
2. 2.Increase to medium heat. Add the squid, bay leaves, paprika, and cayenne, then cook for 3 minutes, turning once.
3. 3.Season with salt, soy sauce, and pepper; cook only until the squid is opaque and just done.
4. 4.Stir in the calamansi juice 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired tartness is reached.
5. 5.Turn off the heat, transfer to a plate, and sprinkle with toasted garlic.