Adobong Pusit (Squid Adobo)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 kilo squid
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1 onion; chopped
• 1 tomato; chopped
• 4 cloves garlic; crushed
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup water
• 2 laurel leaves
• 1/2 tablespoon ground pepper
• Sugar to taste
• Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Wash and clean the squid by removing the eyes, membrane, and stomach.
2. Boil squid in saucepan with vinegar, garlic, pepper, soy sauce, salt, and little water. 
3. Simmer until the squid is tender. Do not overcook. Drain and set aside. Save the sauce.
4. In a skillet, sauté garlic (taken from the sauce) until brown, then add the onion, and tomato. 
5. When onion becomes translucent, add the squid and laurel leaves. 
6. Add sauce and season with sugar according to taste. Simmer until a thick broth is formed, then serve.

Source : Kusina101