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Grilled Stuffed Squid (inihaw na pusit)

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Grilled Stuffed Squid (inihaw na pusit)

Stuffed inihaw na pusit stays tender with a quick grill and fragrant tomato-ginger filling.

30 minutes · Serves 3

Ingredients for Grilled Stuffed Squid (inihaw na pusit)

  • 2 large squid, cleaned
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes, finely diced
  • 2 medium yellow onions, finely diced
  • 2 thumbs ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp annatto oil
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 1 lime or 2 calamansi
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

How to cook Grilled Stuffed Squid (inihaw na pusit)

  1. 1.Marinate squid in soy sauce, mirin, and lime juice for 12 minutes.
  2. 2.Mix tomato, onion, ginger, salt, and black pepper. Stuff squid with scallions and the mixture; secure each opening with a toothpick.
  3. 3.Heat a grill to medium-high. Grill one side for 2 minutes, brushing with annatto oil.
  4. 4.Turn, brush with annatto oil, and grill 2 minutes more. Continue flipping every 2 to 3 minutes only until opaque and cooked through.
  5. 5.Serve immediately with a dipping sauce of chopped tomato, onion, soy sauce, and vinegar.
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