Inihaw na Tuna Belly

Ingredients for Inihaw na Tuna Belly

• 1 1/2 kg tuna belly, cut into sections
• 1 cup soy sauce
• Juice of 2 lemons
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp oil

How to cook Inihaw na Tuna Belly

1. 1.Combine 1 cup soy sauce, juice of 2 lemons, and black pepper. Marinate tuna belly in the mixture for at least 3 hours.
2. 2.For basting sauce, sauté garlic in oil over low heat. Whisk remaining soy sauce, water, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until smooth.
3. 3.Pour sauce mixture into the pan, bring to a boil, and simmer about 2 minutes until thickened.
4. 4.Drain tuna and grill over charcoal for 10–15 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Baste continuously during the final 5 minutes.
5. 5.Remove when cooked through and lightly charred, then serve immediately.