Ginataang Yellow Fin Tuna

Ingredients for Ginataang Yellow Fin Tuna

• 3 yellowfin tuna fillets, pan-fried 1 minute per side
• 1 cup ampalaya leaves
• 2 1/2 cups coconut cream
• 2 thumbs ginger, julienned
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
• 4 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

How to cook Ginataang Yellow Fin Tuna

1. 1.Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic and onion until onion softens. Add ginger and cook briefly.
2. 2.Pour in coconut cream, stir, and bring to a boil. Add black pepper and fish sauce; cook 1 minute.
3. 3.Add fried tuna fillets, spooning sauce over them. Cover and cook on low-medium heat for 12 minutes.
4. 4.Add ampalaya leaves, cover, and cook 3 minutes. Sprinkle with chili flakes and serve.