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Adobong Pusit sa Gata

Published: Jul 9, 2019 · Modified: Jan 30, 2020 by Lalaine Manalo · This post may contain affiliate links

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Adobong Pusit sa Gata is a big-flavored meal the whole family will love. It's rich, creamy, and spicy with a rich coconut sauce that's delicious with rice!

Adobong Pusit sa Gata in a skillet
Adobong Pusit sa Gata

Squid is one of my favorite seafood to make. Not only is it relatively inexpensive, but it's also quick to cook and doesn't need a plethora of other ingredients to be scrumptious. The hardest part of preparing it for a meal is removing the hard film inside, which really doesn't take but a few minutes.

I do have other recipes such as crispy fried calamares and inihaw na pusit on the blog but although they're all dinner-worthy,  this adobong pusit sa gata, in my opinion, is the best way to enjoy pusit. It's rich, creamy, and loaded with bold flavors that go really well with steamed rice.

squid with coconut milk on a white plate with steamed rice

Tips on How to Make Squid Adobo with Coconut Milk

Although squid is an easy ingredient to prepare, it can also prove a bit tricky. It cooks in a flash and can considerably toughen from just a few extra minutes in the heat.  A good pot of ginataang pusit is sort of like a balancing act. You want that delicious stage where the coconut milk has reduced enough to render fat but without overcooking the squid.

  • To achieve that thick sauce while maintaining the tenderness of the squid, I apply a two-part cooking process. I briefly simmer the squid adobo-style in vinegar and I then cook off the coconut milk to reduce before returning the squid back to the pan to soak up all the creamy goodness.
  • If you want to keep the dish from turning black, you can peel the squid skin and discard the cephalopod ink before cooking.
  • Allow the vinegar to boil uncovered and without stirring to cook off the strong acid taste.

serving adobong pusit sa gata with a serving spoon from a skillet

Give this adobo pusit with coconut milk a try for dinner tonight! It's easy to make for busy weeknight dinners yet full-on flavors the whole family will love. Don't forget the steamed rice; you'll need it. 🙂

If you want a similar taste but without the rich coconut sauce, this ginisang pusit is equally delicious. Enjoy!

squid with coconut milk on a white plate with steamed rice
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3.6 from 5 votes

Adobong Pusit sa Gata

Squid Adobo with Coconut milk is rich, creamy and loaded with bold flavors you'll love with steamed rice. It's quick and easy to make for busy weeknight dinners!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 380kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds squid
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger, peeled and julienned
  • 2 large Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 Thai chili peppers, stemmed and minced
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Instructions

  • Holding the squid firmly, pull the head from the body including internal parts and tentacles. Pull out the clear cartilage inside the tube and discard.
  • Under cold running water, wash the inside and out to remove any debris or excess ink. Drain well and pat dry.
  • In a pot over medium heat, combine squid, 2 cloves of the garlic, vinegar, water, and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 3 to 5 minutes or just until squid changes color. Remove from heat and drain, reserving about 1 cup of the liquid.
  • In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, ginger, the remaining ½ of the garlic. Cook until softened.
  • Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of a spoon, until softened.
  • Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Add coconut milk, reserved liquid, and chili peppers. Bring to a simmer and continue cook until liquid is reduced and begins to render fat.
  • Add squid and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

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Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 528mg | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 821mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 22.1mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3.6mg
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  1. gini says

    July 11, 2020 at 12:00 am

    5 stars
    Easy to cook and tastes great!!!

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      July 12, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. jeff says

    May 24, 2017 at 3:02 am

    I will try this paborito ng anak ko thanks

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      July 11, 2019 at 2:13 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. JHF says

    March 09, 2015 at 8:22 am

    3 stars
    Kala ko kawaling pinoy as in pinoy talaga, y po 'pounds' ang gamit nyo? But thanks anyway, this is good...

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      March 12, 2015 at 12:44 am

      Hi JHF

      Pounds kasi ang gamit dito sa US kaya yun na ang nakasanayan ko 🙂

      Reply
  4. Thet says

    August 27, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    How much coconut milk do you use? One can? Tnx.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      August 27, 2014 at 10:15 pm

      Hi Thet

      1 cup of coconut milk 🙂

      Reply
  5. edelweiza says

    August 25, 2014 at 8:18 pm

    Why have I not thought of this? Tingin pa lang, masarap na. I love anything with gata! Adobong pusit kasi lagi ang luto ng mom ko at ng MIL ko. Ma-try nga tong gata version! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      August 25, 2014 at 10:17 pm

      Hi Edel

      Ako rin, usually ginisang pusit lang alam ko but I tried this sa isang restaurant at naging favorite ko 🙂

      Reply
  6. Mia S says

    August 22, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    Definitely going to try this.

    Reply

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