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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Adobo Pusit Recipe



There are so many types of adobo cooked in the Philippines from seafood, fish, chicken and pork anything possible when you are cooking a dish in the Philippines and can be cooked somewhere else in your own home.

Adobo Pusit Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 Kilo Small Fresh Pusit (squid) – (cleaned keep the ink)
  • 1 – Onion (chopped)
  • ½ Cup Vinegar
  • ½ Cup Soy Sauce
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 8 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • Cooking Oil

Cleaning Instructions:

  1. Clean squids by removing eyes, innards and transparent backbone keep the ink sac intact. Rinse and drain well. Set aside

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1:

  • Heat oil in small pan set in medium heat.
  • Add onion, garlic sauté for 2 minutes
  • Add garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, bay leaves bring to a boil
  • Add squid cook for 3 minutes until the color of the squid change color.

Ready to eat!

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