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    You are here: Home / Fish Recipes / Kinilaw na Tuna

    by Jenalyn Rose Forbes · published: Apr 16, 2020 · updated: Apr 15, 2020

    Kinilaw na Tuna

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    Kinilaw na Tuna is a raw fish salad, another rendition of Latin America’s Ceviche.

    kinilaw na tuna

    Kilaw is actually a Visayan term which means “served and eaten raw.” The tuna meat isn’t cooked but soaked in lemon or calamansi juice and vinegar for a few hours until the meat looks semi-transparent. Some would use lime or add coconut milk for added flavor and aroma.

    You can also add cucumber to add more texture to this seafood dish or even chili to your version of Kinilaw na Tuna if you prefer it spicy. The acetic acid and citric acid works to slowly cook the tuna meat and yet retain its rich texture and flavors. This results in semi-cooked tuna meat which you can only achieve with fresh fish although some would use fresh frozen tuna which is readily available in supermarkets.

    While this is a common appetizer and pulutan for Pinoys, you can also eat this with rice as the main entrée. Anything goes as you can get creative with your version. This seafood dish doesn’t just offer a unique tasty treat to your palate but is also good for your health. It is low in fat and calories plus high in Vitamin D, protein, iodine, and Omega-3 fatty acids that boost cardiovascular health, strengthens your immune system, good for eye health, and is also a powerful antioxidant.

    You can never go wrong with Kinilaw na Tuna.  This dish has its origins from General Santos, Mindanao which is dubbed as the “Tuna Capital of the Philippines.” Transform your culinary experience from dull to extraordinary with this favorite Pinoy appetizer or pulutan that is best served with a chilled beer or your favorite white wine.   

    When you get a chance to visit your local fish market, grab some fresh tuna and try this delicacy.

    kinilaw na tuna recipe

    Kinilaw na Tuna Recipe

    Jenalyn Rose Forbes
    Kinilaw na Tuna is a delicious appetiser or main meal made of raw tuna fish, vinegar, lemon juice, onion, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Filipino
    Servings 4
    Calories 94 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 200 g fresh tuna cut into cubes
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 3 tbsp vinegar
    • 1 medium onion chopped
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp sugar
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp pepper
    • 2 pcs red chili

    Instructions
     

    • Use a clean sharp knife and chopping board, cut the raw tuna into 1-inch cubes.
    • In a bowl, combine the tuna, vinegar and lemon juice. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes.
    • Add the onion, garlic powder, sugar, salt, pepper and red chili. Mix until the sugar is dissolve and well combined. Serve and consume immediately.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 12gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 312mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1092IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword kinilaw na isda, kinilaw na tuna

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    Jenalyn Rose Forbes, Food Blogger

    Hi I am Jen

    I so love it when I see my family smile after cooking a delicious meal for them and I am sure plenty of Mom's out there will feel the same way too. This is why I started this blog.

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