It's Holy Week so it's time to cut down on the meat! :) Let me then share with you another simple squid dish that will surely be enjoyed by everyone who wants to do some sacrifices by refraining from meat dishes this season of fasting and penitence. The main ingredient is pusit (squid) and this dish is easily cooked in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
1 kg squid (it's better to get the young ones)
1 medium-sized grated coconut meat for gata
1 small-sized ginger cut into thin strips
2 cloves of garlic, pounded
3 pcs green chili pepper
A pinch of salt
Procedures:
1. Clean the squids and remove the plastic-like cartilage from the body. Open the tentacles to expose the beak and throw it away.
2. Put the thin coconut milk in a casserole. Add the squid, ginger, green chili pepper, garlic, and salt.
3. Boil until the squids are tender or the milk is almost dry.
4. Add the thick coconut milk and let the dish boil for 5 minutes.
5. Serve hot.
Note: The thick coconut is what we often call as "kakang gata" in Filipino or the first pressing/extraction of the coconut milk/creme.
I hope you and your loved ones will enjoy this dish! Have a blessed and prayerful Holy Week!
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