STREET FOOD is a common sight in Asia. In China, Thailand or Hongkong one sees carts selling steamed and fried foods early in the morning up to late at night. In the Philippines, a barbecue stand consisting of just one small table and a griller has become a street mainstay and its selection will not be complete without inihaw na pusit.


1/2 kilo fresh squid
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp minced siling labuyo

wash squid, remove membranes and ink sacs
set aside ink sacs for other use
peel off the skin from the bodies.

In a bow, combine all the ingredients
and marinate for 15 - 30 minutes. Skewer
on barbecue sticks. broil over hot coils but don't
overcook. Serve with a vinegar soy sauce dip
(see tokwa't baboy)

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