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Tamilok

A chilled tamilok kinilaw dressed with coconut vinegar, calamansi, onion, and chili; this traditional preparation uses no heat.

15 minutes · Serves 2

Ingredients for Tamilok

  • 250 g prepared, cleaned tamilok, kept chilled
  • 1/4 cup coconut or cane vinegar
  • Juice of 2 calamansi
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small chili, finely sliced
  • A pinch of salt

How to cook Tamilok

  1. 1.Keep the prepared tamilok chilled and drain any excess liquid.
  2. 2.Mix the vinegar and calamansi juice with the sliced onion, chili, and a pinch of salt.
  3. 3.Toss the chilled tamilok with the dressing in a clean bowl and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  4. 4.Serve immediately while cold, with the dressing spooned over.
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