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Sinaing na Tulingan

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Sinaing na Tulingan

Mackerel or tuna braised very slowly with kamias (bilimbi) until the bones soften — a classic Filipino preservation dish.

Total time
195 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
180 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Filipino

Ingredients

600gfresh mackerel or skipjack tuna, cleaned
6kamias (bilimbi) or 3 tbsp calamansi juice
3 tbsprock salt
200mlwater
banana leavesto line pot (optional)

Instructions

1

Rub fish generously with rock salt.

2

Line a heavy pot with banana leaves if using.

3

Layer fish and kamias in the pot. Add water.

4

Cook over very low heat 2–3 hours until bones have softened.

5

Serve with rice and fermented shrimp paste.

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