Filipino Stuffed Squid (Pusit Relleno) Recipe

Serves/Makes: 6

Ingredients:

• 12 large squid (calamares)
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 3 green onions, finely sliced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/2 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to cook Filipino Stuffed Squid (Pusit Relleno):

• Remove squid heads and ink sacs, clean the squid outside and inside. Sprinkle salt lightly on squids and set aside.
• In a large bowl combine ground pork, green onions, beaten egg and a little salt and pepper. Stuff squid cavities with meat mixture. (This is messy and slippery, don’t over stuff the squid as the stuffing will swell when cooking. A pastry bag makes this easier to do.)
• Place a pan in a steamer and steam the squid covered for 10-15 minutes, or until filling is cooked. Drain liquid and set aside.
• Prepare sauce while steaming squid. In a skillet over medium heat, saute garlic in oil until lightly browned.Add onion and stir for 1 minute. Add tomato, bay leaf and soy sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes until tomato pieces are soft.
• Pour sauce on top of stuffed squid.
• Serve with steamed rice.

This recipe for Filipino Stuffed Squid (Pusit Relleno) serves/makes: 6

Main Ingredient: Squid/Cuttlefish
Preparation Method: Steamed
Cuisine: Filipino