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Tulingan Bistek (Braised Bullet Tuna in Soy Sauce and Onion)

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Tulingan Bistek (Braised Bullet Tuna in Soy Sauce and Onion)

Tulingan Bistek is fried bullet tuna gently braised in calamansi-soy sauce and onions.

50 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Tulingan Bistek (Braised Bullet Tuna in Soy Sauce and Onion)

  • 2 lb tulingan, cut into serving pieces
  • 5 calamansi, juiced
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 thumbs ginger, minced
  • 1 stalk green onion, chopped
  • 2 onions, sliced into rings
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 4 g Maggi Magic Sarap
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cooking oil

How to cook Tulingan Bistek (Braised Bullet Tuna in Soy Sauce and Onion)

  1. 1.Marinate tulingan with calamansi juice, soy sauce, and 3 cloves garlic for 30 minutes.
  2. 2.Heat oil and fry fish until golden brown; remove.
  3. 3.Leave about 3 tablespoons oil. Sauté remaining garlic until golden, then add ginger and onion until slightly soft.
  4. 4.Add remaining marinade and water; bring to a boil. Return fish, lower heat, and simmer 30 minutes, adding water if needed.
  5. 5.Season with sugar, pepper, and Maggi Magic Sarap. Add onion rings and green onion; cook 5 minutes and serve with rice.
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