fried tulingan (mackerel)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (3 1/2) pound whole mackerel, gutted and cleaned
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon tamarind soup base
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• combine the mackerel, water, tamarind soup base, and fish sauce in a pot over medium heat. cover and cook at a simmer for about 15 minutes. flip the fish, cover again, and simmer another 15 minutes. remove from heat and allow to sit, covered, for 1 hour.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). remove the fish from the pot and pat dry with paper towels to remove as much excess moisture as possible.
• fry the fish in the hot oil until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. serve hot.