Kinilaw Recipe
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Kinilaw Recipe
Description
The Kinilaw Recipe involves cutting fresh tanigue (a type of tuna) into 1-inch cubes and washing them before patting dry. The fish is then placed in a bowl and combined with vinegar and calamansi juice, which begin the curing process by chemically cooking the fish, turning it from translucent to a whiter opaque color. Seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper enhances the subtle ocean flavors.
Additions of minced ginger, red onion, and sliced green or Thai chilies bring aromatic pungency and mild heat to the dish. The ingredients are gently tossed together and allowed to marinate in the refrigerator for one to three hours, ensuring the fish absorbs the tangy, spicy flavors while firming up in texture.
Kinilaw is typically served immediately after marination as a fresh appetizer or light meal component, prized for its refreshing and clean taste profile. Its preparation showcases the balance of sourness and subtle spice common in Filipino seafood dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 pounds tanigue skinned and deboned, or Tuna
- 1 cup vinegar
- 4 pieces calamansi or half of a lemon
- 2 thumbs ginger minced
- 1 medium red onion minced
- 2 pieces green chili or Thai chili, cut into thin slices
- salt
- black pepper fresh ground
Instructions
- Wash the fish meat and tap dry with paper towels. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Place the fish cubes in a bowl. Pour in the vinegar and the juice from calamansi. Season with salt and pepper. Add the ginger, onion, and chili. Toss gently until well blended.
- Cover and marinate for an hour or up to 3 hours in the fridge. The fish should lose its translucent and pinkish color and should turn whiter and opaque.
- transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2475IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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