Grilled Stuffed Squid (inihaw na pusit)
This is a recipe for Grilled Stuffed Squid (inihaw na pusit)
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 large squid (cleaned)
- 2 medium ripe tomato (sliced into small cubes)
- 2 medium yellow onion (sliced into small cubes)
- 2 thumbs ginger (minced)
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons annatto oil
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1 lime (or 2 pieces calamansi)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Arrange squid in a bowl. Add soy sauce, mirin, and lime. Marinate for 12 minutes.
- 2
Combine onion, tomato, ginger, salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl.
- 3
Stuff the marinated squid with scallions and onion mixture. Secure the head of the squid using a toothpick to prevent it from falling off.
- 4
Heat the grill and start to grill one side of the squid. Brush annatto oil on top of the squid. Continue to grill for 2 minutes.
- 5
Turn the squid over to grill the opposite side. Brush annatto oil on top. Continue to grill for another 2 minutes. Note: Flip the squid every 2 to 3 minutes until it gets fully cooked. Do not overcook squid as the texture will be tough and rubberlike.
- 6
Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with a dipping sauce composed of chopped onion, tomato, soy sauce, and vinegar.
- 7
Share and enjoy!