Warm your soul with this nutritious and comforting Tinolang Isda made with succulent yellowfin tuna, aromatic ginger broth, and fresh vegetables β a light yet satisfying Filipino classic thatβs perfect for any day!
π² Light & Nourishing β Clear ginger broth packed with fresh fish and veggies
π Protein-Rich β Yellowfin tuna adds meaty texture and omega-3s
πΆοΈ Customizable β Use any fish (or chicken!) and veggies you prefer
β±οΈ 25-Minute Meal β Quick, easy, and perfect for weeknights
βοΈ Sear fish first β Locks in flavor before simmering
βοΈ Young ginger β For a fresher, brighter taste
βοΈ Add greens last β Keeps them vibrant and crisp
π With steaming rice β The gingery broth is perfect for drizzling
π Calamansi & patis β For that classic Filipino tangy-salty kick
πΏ Side of chili leaves (dahon ng sili) β Adds a peppery freshness
Rainy Day Comfort: This soup tastes even better on a chilly evening!
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For this tinolang isda recipe, we used yellow-fin tuna. A delicious Filipino comfort dish. Aside from tuna, chicken and other fish varieties can also be used. Feel free to use your favorite fresh fish or whatever is available that you can grab from the market. Simply add your favorite vegetable to make your tinola a more delicious and healthy dish.
Prepare the tuna meat by washing it and placing it in a container with a small amount of salt and rub.
In a medium-sized pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
SautΓ© the ginger and onion until they are soft and fragrant. Bring the water to a boil, then add the lemongrass, long green chili, and tomato.
Once the water reaches the boiling point, add the tuna steak (yellow fin) into the boiling water in the cooking pot.
Season with fish sauce or "patis" and salt to taste. Seasoning granules are optional. Then cook for several minutes until the fish is just opaque.Β
Then add the onion leaves, or scallions, and keep cooking for about 2 minutes.
Taste it and adjust the flavor according to your preference.
All done! Serve while hot with warm rice. Happy Eating!. Share and Enjoy!
Servings 5
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.