A traditional Batangas recipe featuring fresh tulingan (mackerel tuna) cooked with ginger, garlic, and pork fat, wrapped in banana leaves.
Ingredients
- 500gtulingan (mackerel tuna)
- 1pieceginger
- 4clovegarlic
- 1piecechili (optional)
- 1dashsalt
- 1dashpepper
- 1/2cupvinegar
- 100gpork with fat
- 2piecebanana leaves
How to make Sinaing na Tulingan
Clean the fish thoroughly and wash well.
After washing, cut the fish in the middle and rub salt on both sides.
In a pot, place the banana leaves at the bottom.
Add garlic, ginger, and onions, then place the fish on top.
Add more garlic, ginger, and onions on top of the fish.
Add the pork fat, vinegar, pepper, and salt.
Cover and let it boil for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, open and taste. Add chili if you want it spicy.
Add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, cover, and boil again for 10 minutes.
After this, it is ready to serve.
Tips & Tricks
Use fresh tulingan for the best flavor.
Adjust the amount of chili according to your spice preference.
