How to Cook Tuna Embotido
All I can say is that this tuna embotido is the healthiest kind of embotido. Because tuna is rich in omega 3 fatty acid that is good for the heart.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time33 minutes mins
Total Time43 minutes mins
Course: Fish Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: tuna embotido
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 154kcal
Author: Manny
- 350 grams tuna fillet cut into chunks
- 1 pc large onion chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 pc pork bouillon cube
- 1 can 243 grams crushed pineapple (reserve syrup)
- 1 medium size red bell pepper diced
- 1 medium carrot coarsely grated
- 1 egg
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
How to cook Tuna Embotido:
Marinate fish in pineapple syrup, 1/2 tsp iodized salt and 1/4 tsp pepper for 10 minutes. Drain and discard marinade.
Chop fish then combine with remaining ingredients. Season with 3/4 tsp iodized salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix well. Divide into 3 portions.
Wrap in foil then roll and shape into cylindrical shape, just like the ordinary embotido.
Steam for 30 minutes. Cool. If desired, fry in oil and brown all sides.
Slice and serve with banana ketchup.