Gourmet Tuyo (dried Herring) in Spicy Oil

Ingredients for Gourmet Tuyo (dried Herring) in Spicy Oil

• 15–20 pieces tuyo, dried herring
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cup olive oil, sunflower oil, or corn oil
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 red labuyo, sliced, or 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 3 bay leaves
• 5–10 peppercorns, lightly crushed
• 10–20 pickled olives, sliced, optional
• 1 teaspoon paprika

How to cook Gourmet Tuyo (dried Herring) in Spicy Oil

1. 1.Remove the tuyo heads and fry in hot vegetable oil over high heat until scales loosen; drain on paper towels.
2. 2.Remove scales and soft portions, then debone or flake the fish as desired and pack it into a clean glass jar.
3. 3.Combine the chosen oil, garlic, chili, bay leaves, peppercorns, and olives in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
4. 4.Bring to a brief boil, add paprika, and cook until garlic is tender and lightly browned.
5. 5.Pour the hot oil mixture over the tuyo, cool completely, then refrigerate at least 3 days before serving with hot rice.