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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.
Filipino Updated 8/8/2025
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs tulingan sliced into serving pieces
- 5 pieces calamansi
- 6 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 ginger minced
- 1 stalk green onion chopped
- 2 pieces onion sliced into rings
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 4 grams maggi magic sarap
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup cooking oil
Instructions
8 cooking steps
- 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.
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