Technique
Tuna Kinilaw (Kilawin) Recipe
Kilawin or kinilaw is a traditional Filipino dish of marinated/cured fish or seafood in vinegar and a souring agent such as the juice of calamansi or Kamias.
Calamansi is a small citrus fruits, which grows throughout South East Asia and the juice of it suits this dish much better than lime, as it is still fairly acid but has a distinctively fruity flavor. I personally like Kilawin of tuna the best, simply because the quality of the tuna available in the Philippines is second to none. Enjoy this classic kinilaw recipe!
Ingredients
- 400 grams whole tuna fillet cut in cubes, 1×1 inch
- 15 grams ginger peeled, finely shredded
- 15 grams red bell pepper deseed, cut in triangles
- 15 grams green bell peppers deseed, cut in triangles
- 15 grams carrots peeled, sliced thinly
- 15 grams cucumber sticks
- 2 shallots sliced
- 80 milliliters coconut vinegar
- 30 milliliters calamansi juice alternatively lime juice
- 1 small red chillies
- sea salt
- 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.
Key facts
- Who: Kilawin · South East Asia
