How to Cook Adobong Pusit at Tokwa (Squid Adobo with Tofu)
Adobong pusit is a favorite among the many Filipino dishes and there are also variations on cooking it.
Servings: 4 - 6 servings
Calories: 275kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kilo small squids
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium size onion chopped
- 1 inch ginger julienne (slice into strips)
- 3 pcs medium size tomatoes chopped
- 1 Tbsp. kinchay chopped
- 2 large blocks of tofu about 4 x 4 inches size each
- 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
- Salt or patis to taste
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 tsp. white pepper
- 1 tsp. Magic Sarap
Instructions
How to cook Adobong Pusit at Tokwa:
- Clean the squids by removing the transparent squid bone and beaks by squeezing the head but don't remove the ink sac.
- Wash and rinse in running water and put in a strainer to remove the water from the squid. Set aside.
- Deep fry the tofu blocks and slice it into 3/4 inch cubes then set aside.
- In a wok, heat oil and saute garlic, onion and ginger. Saute until the onions are soft then add the tomatoes.
- Stir cook for a minute then cover and simmer until the tomatoes are cooked.
- Increase the heat and add in the squid and stir cook for a few seconds then cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Season with patis or salt, Magic Sarap, vinegar and kinchay.
- Add in the cubed fried tofu, cover and cook for 5 minutes more.
- Serve hot.