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Gourmet Tuyo (dried Herring) in Spicy oil

Try this Gourmet Tuyo Recipe and bring your plain tuyo (dried herring) to a whole new level. Cravings solved because you can keep them longer!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 59 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian , Filipino

Ingredients

  • 15-20 pieces tuyo (dried herring)
  • vegetable oil - for frying
  • 1 cup olive oil or sunflower/corn oil
  • 3 cloves garlic - cut into thin slices
  • 1 red hot chilli pepper (labuyo) - cut into slants or 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 3 pieces bay leaves
  • 5-10 pieces peppercorns - slightly crushed
  • 10-20 pieces pickled olives - cut into circles (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder

Instructions

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  1. Cut off the heads and fry the tuyo in hot oil over high heat until the scales start to come off a bit. Place fried tuyo on a plate with a paper towel.
  2. Remove the scales and soft parts. Can also be flaked and de-boned. Arrange the fried tuyo in a glass jar.
  3. In a saucepan under medium-high heat, combine the olive/sunflower/corn oil, garlic and red chili pepper, bay leaves, peppercorns and olives. Bring to a boil and add paprika powder. Cook just until the garlic becomes tender and slightly browned.
  4. Pour the oil mixture into the jar of tuyo, let it cool down before storing in the refrigerator. Store for at least 3 days before serving to allow flavors to blend.
  5. Serve with steaming hot rice.

Notes

  • If you like olives, I highly recommend adding them. It adds a distinct, slightly tangy flavor that goes really well into the blend.
  • This recipe is only slightly hot and spicy, you can add more chili if you prefer it really spicy.
  • I also added some mild red chili and crushed them a bit while cooking to add more color in oil.
  • You can also add some pickled green chili peppers that are not so spicy for munching on.

Nutrition Information

Calories 59kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 60mg (3%) Potassium 72mg (2%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 320IU (6%) Vitamin C 13.8mg (15%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 59

% Daily Value*

Calories 59kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Potassium 72mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 0g 0%
Vitamin A 320IU 6%
Vitamin C 13.8mg 15%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.