Squid Estofado

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YUM!!  This is so yummy and I miss it soooo… my Mom made this often and also when we have family gatherings or special occasions.  I miss her cooking and miss you tons MOMMY!  I really should try to get cooking some of these recipes… just need some better equipment and a larger kitchen! LOL… Thanks goes to Philippines Foods & Recipes for all those wonderful recipes!

As we all know, Estofado is one of the well-known Filipino recipe or dish. Estofado dishes are usually seen at most Filipino occasions or gatherings. Estofado is usually cooked with chicken or pork, but in this Estofado recipe, squid is the main thing.

Squid Estofado Recipe Ingredients:

* 1/2 kg medium size squid cleaned ink sac removed
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/8 tsp. pepper
* 1/2 cup flour
* 1/4 cup oil for frying
* 1 tbsp minced garlic
* 2 tbsp chopped onion
* 1 cup sliced carrots
* 1/2 cup sliced Baguio beans
* 1/4 cup vinegar
* 1 cup tomato sauce
* 1 piece bay leaf
* 1 tsp. sugar
* 1/4 tsp salt

Squid Estofado Cooking Procedure:

1). Season squid with salt and pepper. Dredge with flour and brown in hot oil.

2). Place the squids on one side of the pan, and leave about 2 tablespoons of oil in the pan. Saute garlic and onions until limp.

3). Add the vegetables including carrots, Baguio beans and bay leaf, pour in vinegar, tomato sauce, and broth, bring to boil without stirring.

4). Lower heat and simmer for another 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.

Enjoy your squid estofado dish!