Bisaya Style Sinaing na Tulingan
Sinaing na tulingan recipe, a version of paksiw na isda (braised tuna), is a beloved Filipino recipe that originated from the coastal towns of Batangas. It is best cooked in a clay pot wrapped in banana leaves to enhance the flavor, but a wok or deep pot will work too. Cook small to medium-sized tulingan (bullet tuna) with kamias (bilimbi) to give it an extra-ordinary taste. Simmering the fish for 5 to 8 hours is the method to make the flesh and bones very tender and yummy.
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Sinaing na Tulingan Recipe
Description
Sinaing na tulingan, a version of paksiw na isda (braised tuna), is a beloved Filipino recipe that originated from the coastal towns of Batangas. It is best cooked in a clay pot wrapped in banana leaves to enhance the flavour, but a wok or deep pot will work too. Cook small to medium-sized tulingan (bullet tuna) with kamias (bilimbi) to give it an extra-ordinary taste. Simmering the fish for 5 to 8 hours is the method to make the flesh and bones very tender and yummy.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the banana leaf by cutting it about 2 inches thick and cleaning it with a moist towel to eliminate any dirt. Set aside.
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Remove the innards, gills, and tail from the fish. Then wash the fish in running water to remove all the blood. Cut a slit in the center on both sides of the fish.
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In a bowl, put water and soak the fish for 10 minutes, then clean up the blood. Rinse and drain well.
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Rub rock salt gently over the fish. Wrap a portion of the body and the head with banana leaves.
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In a pot or clay pot, at the bottom layer, with banana leaves Arrange half of the kamias at the bottom, after the banana leaves.
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Place and arrange each fish over the banana leaves and kamias.
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Add the remaining kamias on top of the fish, then season with 1 tbsp salt and 5 tbsp coconut vinegar.
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Pour enough water to cover the fish. Cover the fish with pre-cut banana leaves.
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Cover it with the pot lid. Bring to a boil on the stove.
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Lower the heat and simmer the fish for 5 hours, or until the flesh and bones are very tender.
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Add water as needed. Note: Adding additional seasonings to balance the taste is optional (seasoning granules to taste).
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Transfer the fish to a serving plate. That’s simple! Happy eating share and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 265kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Sodium 6984mg291%
- Potassium 4mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.02g1%
- Protein 56.3g113%
- Calcium 1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
