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

By Panlasang Pinoy

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)

Prep Time10mins
Cook Time40mins
Servings4

Instructions

Combine tulingan, calamansi juice, soy sauce, and 3 cloves minced garlic in a bowl. Mix and marinate for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan. Fry the tulingan slices until golden brown. Remove from the pan.

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.

Pour the remaining marinade into the pan. Add water. Bring to a boil.

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.

Add the onions and green onions. Cook for 5 minutes.

Transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot with rice.