Tulingan Bistek (Braised Bullet Tuna in Soy Sauce and Onion)

Firm and flavorful tulingan slices marinated in soy sauce and calamansi, fried until golden, and simmered with onions and seasonings for a tangy and savory Filipino classic.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: bistek

Servings: persons

Calories: 370kcal

Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

2 lbs tulingan sliced into serving pieces
5 pieces calamansi juiced
6 cloves garlic crushed
2 thumbs ginger minced
1 stalk green onion chopped
2 pieces onions sliced into rings
½ cup soy sauce
½ teaspoon sugar
4 grams Maggi Magic Sarap
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup water for simmering
¼ cup cooking oil for frying and sautéing

Instructions

Combine tulingan, calamansi juice, soy sauce, and 3 cloves minced garlic in a bowl. Mix and marinate for 30 minutes.
2 lbs tulingan, 5 pieces calamansi, ½ cup soy sauce, 6 cloves garlic
Heat oil in a pan. Fry the tulingan slices until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
¼ cup cooking oil, 2 lbs tulingan
Discard excess oil, leaving about 3 tablespoons. Sauté the remaining garlic until golden brown. Add ginger and onion. Cook until the onion turns slightly soft.
6 cloves garlic, 2 thumbs ginger, 2 pieces onions
Pour the remaining marinade into the pan. Add water. Bring to a boil.
1 cup water
Add the fried tulingan into the pan. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Note: add water as needed.
Season with sugar, ground black pepper, and Maggi Magic Sarap.
½ teaspoon sugar, 4 grams Maggi Magic Sarap, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Add the onions and green onions. Cook for 5 minutes.
1 stalk green onion
Transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot with rice.

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