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How to Cook Ginataang Yellow Fin Tuna

This yellow fin tuna dish is very easy to cook because you only have to combine all the ingredients in a pot.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Fish Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: ginataang yellow fin tuna, tuna with coconut milk
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 233kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1 pc small yellow fin tuna
  • 3 cups coconut milk
  • 1 cup coconut vinegar or any white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 3 pcs thumbs sized turmeric or luyang dilaw crushed
  • 2 pcs thumbs sized ginger sliced into strips
  • 1 piece red onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper powder
  • 2 pcs green chilies or finger chilies

Instructions

How to Cook Ginataang Yellow Fin Tuna

  • In a stainless steel pot or ceramic pot, combine tuna, garlic, onion, turmeric, ginger, siling haba, vinegar, black pepper powder, salt and sugar.
  • Turn on heat and cook for 15 minutes without stirring. Then pour the coconut milk and bring to a boil.
  • Cook until the sauce is reduced and slightly thick. Turn off heat and let it cool slightly before serving so the sauce is thick when served.

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Notes

Cooking Tips of Ginataang Yellow Fin Tuna:

1. The Perfect Pot Choice
Choosing the right pot is crucial for the success of your Ginataang Yellow Fin Tuna. Opt for a stainless steel or ceramic pot to avoid any unwanted reactions with the acidity of vinegar. Steer clear of pots made of steel, iron, copper, or aluminum, as these metals can impart an unpleasant taste to the fish, compromising the overall flavor profile of the dish.
2. Let the Flavors Mingle
During the initial 15-minute cooking period, resist the temptation to stir the ingredients. Allowing the tuna, garlic, onion, turmeric, ginger, siling haba, vinegar, black pepper powder, salt, and sugar to simmer without disturbance allows the flavors to intermingle and intensify. This unison of ingredients creates a depth of taste that elevates the dish to a whole new level of culinary excellence.
3. Patience Pays Off
After pouring in the coconut milk and bringing the concoction to a boil, exercise a bit of patience. Let the sauce simmer until it reduces and slightly thickens. Turning off the heat and allowing the dish to cool slightly before serving ensures that the sauce achieves the perfect consistency. This patience in the final moments of preparation guarantees that each bite of Ginataang Yellow Fin Tuna is coated in a luscious, well-balanced sauce, delivering a dining experience that's nothing short of delightful.