Sauteed Squid in Sweet and Spicy Banana Ketchup Sauce

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Boil Water [00:00]

• Boil water then add salt and ground black pepper.

Step 2: Boil Squid [00:11]

• Add 1.3 Kilo cleaned and sliced squid and boil for about 30 seconds.

Step 3: Strain Squid [00:21]

• Strain and rinse with running water to stop it from overcooking.

Step 4: Sauté Onions [00:38]

• Sauté 2 pcs chopped onions on high flame setting for about 20 seconds.

Step 5: Add Ginger [00:51]

• Add sliced ginger and continue to sauté for another 15 seconds.

Step 6: Combine Squid [01:02]

• Add the boiled squid.

Step 7: Season [01:05]

• Add 1/2 tsp salt and ground black pepper.

Step 8: Infuse Flavors [01:11]

• Sauté for another 30 seconds to infuse the flavors of the onion and ginger.

Step 9: Set Aside [01:22]

• Set aside to stop it from overcooking.

Step 10: Prepare Sauce [01:32]

• In a bowl, add 1 and 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 Cup Banana Ketchup, 1/4 cup Hot sauce, 4 and 1/2 Tbsp light brown sugar, 1 and 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder, 4 and 1/2 Tbsp Honey, and 1 Tbsp chili flakes (optional).

Step 11: Mix Sauce [02:04]

• Mix thoroughly and set aside.

Step 12: Melt Butter [02:16]

• Melt about 50 g butter.

Step 13: Sauté Garlic [02:25]

• Add 1 head chopped garlic and continue until lightly toasted.

Step 14: Cook Sauce [02:38]

• Add the mixture that we made earlier and continue to cook until it thickens.

Step 15: Add Broth [02:48]

• Add a bit of the broth of the squid.

Step 16: Add Calamansi Juice [02:54]

• Add 1 Tbsp calamansi juice.

Step 17: Cook Further [02:57]

• Set flame on low to medium and cook for about 5 minutes.

Step 18: Final Seasoning [03:07]

• Add 1/2 tsp salt and ground black pepper.

Step 19: Thicken Sauce [03:13]

• Continue to reduce the sauce until it really thickens up.

Step 20: Combine Squid and Sauce [03:20]

• Turn off the flame and add the squid. Mix thoroughly to coat all the squid well.

Step 21: Serve [03:36]

• Then it’s ready for serving.