How to Cook Ginataang Pusit (Squid in Coconut Milk)
Ginataang Pusit is a flavorful Filipino dish featuring tender squid simmered in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce with garlic, ginger, and a hint of chili for subtle heat.
Prep Time7 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time22 minutes mins
Course: Seafood Recipes
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: ginataang pusit, squid in coconut milk
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 267kcal
Author: Manny
- 1 kilo medium sized squid
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 pcs green chili peppers sliced (optional)
- 1 tsp. black pepper ground
- spring onions chopped
- 1 pc medium size onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger slivered
- 2 tsp. patis or fish sauce
- 1 tsp. salt
How to cook ginataang pusit:
Clean the squid by removing the beak, ink sack and transparent back bone.
Saute garlic, onion, and ginger for a few minutes then add the squid.
Stir fry for a few minutes again until the squid are slightly cooked.
Then pour the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper, adjust the amount if necessary.
Simmer again for a few minutes until the sauce is thick then add the green chili peppers.
Don't overcook so the squid won't get too tough.
Remove from fire and serve hot.
Cooking Tips:
Thoroughly Clean the Squid
Clean the squid slowly for the best flavor and texture. Do not leave any part of the ink sac, beak, and transparent backbone uncarefully cleaned as the flesh might be torn apart. The better the squid is cleaned, the better it absorbs the coconut milk and seasoning to give the final dish a good taste.
Avoid Overcooking Squid
Squid cooks rapidly and can become overly rubbery if it's left on the heat for too long. The moment it turns opaque and curls into a ball, it is normally cooked. And of course, you will be continuing cooking it in the coconut milk, so don't stir-fry too long.
Adjust the Coconut Milk Consistency
For a creamier sauce, you may simmer the coconut milk slowly until it thickens without boiling too fast. You may also add a little bit of water if you like the sauce not to be very heavy or watch and adjust the time for simmering. That's the beauty of how adjusting the thickness helps in controlling the richness of the dish according to how you want it done. 