Dampa-style mixed seafood is a popular Filipino seafood dish that originated from the "dampa" or seafood markets in the Philippines. It typically consists of a variety of fresh seafood, cooked with flavorful sauces and spices. Here's a recipe for Dampa-style mixed seafood:

Ingredients:

• 500 grams mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels, clams, crab, etc.)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce as a vegetarian alternative)
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup seafood stock (or vegetable stock)
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to your desired spice level)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Clean and prepare the seafood by removing shells, deveining shrimp, and cleaning the squid. Rinse thoroughly and set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
3. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden.
4. Add the chopped onions and bell peppers to the pan and cook until the onions become translucent.
5. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and release their juices.
6. Add the mixed seafood to the pan and cook for a few minutes until they start to turn opaque.
7. Pour in the fish sauce (or soy sauce) and stir to coat the seafood.
8. Add the coconut milk and seafood (or vegetable) stock to the pan. Stir well to combine.
9. Season with ground black pepper, chili flakes, and salt to taste. Adjust the spices according to your preference.
10. Cover the pan and let the seafood simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is fully cooked and the flavors have melded together.
11. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
12. Serve the Dampa-style mixed seafood hot with steamed rice or crusty bread.

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