Kilawin
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino
Kilawin
Description
Kilawin involves marinating fresh tuna cubes in a blend of coconut vinegar, calamansi juice (or lime), and sea salt for at least 45 minutes, turning the fish periodically to ensure even curing. This process lightly 'cooks' the fish by acid, preserving its fresh texture. After initial curing, julienned vegetables including ginger, red and green bell peppers, carrot, cucumber, and sliced shallots join the marinade, which continues for an additional half hour. A small red chili is added for a mild spice element.
The salad is plated by removing the tuna from the marinade onto a dish, then topping with the vegetable julienne and some of the marinade. Coriander leaves garnish the dish, contributing a fresh herbaceous note. Kilawin is served well chilled, offering a cool, tangy, and aromatic profile that balances the firm raw fish and crisp vegetables. It's suitable as a light starter or part of a larger meal.
Ingredients
- 400 grams tuna cut in cubes, 1x1 inch, whole fillet
- 15 grams ginger peeled, finely shredded
- 15 grams red bell pepper deseed, cut in triangles
- 15 grams green bell pepper deseed, cut in triangles
- 15 grams carrot peeled, sliced thinly
- 15 grams cucumber sticks
- 2 shallot sliced
- 80 milliliters coconut vinegar
- 30 milliliters calamansi juice alternatively lime juice
- 1 red chili small
- salt sea salt
- black pepper from the mill
- Coriander
Instructions
- Marinate the tuna cubes with the salt, vinegar and calamansi juice for at least 45 minutes. Turn the tuna cubes every 15 minutes so they will cure evenly.
- Add all the other ingredients except the coriander leaves and marinate a further 30 minutes.
- Remove the tuna from the marinade and place on the serving dish. Pour over some of the liquid with the all vegetable julienne and garnish with additional coriander leaves.
- Serve well chilled.
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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