Sinaing na Tulingan recipe

Sinaing na Tulingan

by @eaglewings1989
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
40min
Total Time
55min

A traditional Batangas recipe featuring fresh tulingan (mackerel tuna) cooked with ginger, garlic, and pork fat, wrapped in banana leaves.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 piece)
  • 500g
    tulingan (mackerel tuna)
  • 1piece
    ginger
  • 4clove
    garlic
  • 1piece
    chili (optional)
  • 1dash
    salt
  • 1dash
    pepper
  • 1/2cup
    vinegar
  • 100g
    pork with fat
  • 2piece
    banana leaves

How to make Sinaing na Tulingan

  1. Clean the fish thoroughly and wash well.

  2. After washing, cut the fish in the middle and rub salt on both sides.

  3. In a pot, place the banana leaves at the bottom.

  4. Add garlic, ginger, and onions, then place the fish on top.

  5. Add more garlic, ginger, and onions on top of the fish.

  6. Add the pork fat, vinegar, pepper, and salt.

  7. Cover and let it boil for 30 minutes.

  8. After 30 minutes, open and taste. Add chili if you want it spicy.

  9. Add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, cover, and boil again for 10 minutes.

  10. After this, it is ready to serve.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Use fresh tulingan for the best flavor.

  2. Adjust the amount of chili according to your spice preference.