5.0 from 12 votes
Ulo-Ulo Salmon
Salmon Belly stewed in juicy tomatoes and oyster sauce is easy to make in under 30 minutes! It's moist, flavorful, and perfect with steamed rice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 412 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon belly, cut into serving pieces (or salmon fish heads, split into two)
- ½ cup vinegar
- ½ cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and julienned
- 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 bunch pechay, ends trimmed and leaves separated
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, combine salmon belly, vinegar, water, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 2 to 3 minutes or just until fish changes color. Drain fish, reserving liquid.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, garlic, and ginger, and cook until softened.
- Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of a spoon, until softened and release juices.
- Add reserved liquid and bring to a boil.
- Add salmon.
- Lower heat and simmer until fish is cooked through.
- Add oyster sauce and stir to completely disperse. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Add pechay leaves and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or just until wilted. Serve hot.
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Notes
- You can use either salmon heads, bellies, or a combination of both. However, I wouldn't recommend using salmon fillets as they don't have enough fat to bring out the best flavor and may dry out in the two-step cooking process.
- When cooking in the vinegar, boil uncovered and without stirring to mellow out the strong acid taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
487mg
(20%)
Potassium
1776mg
(51%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
9733IU
(195%)
Vitamin C
102mg
(113%)
Calcium
267mg
(27%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 487mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 1776mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 9733IU | 195% |
| Vitamin C | 102mg | 113% |
| Calcium | 267mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.