Tuna Salpicao

Jul 31 2023

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1 hour

Introducing Tuna Salpicao—a creative twist on the beloved Filipino classic, Beef Salpicao. This delectable dish was born out of the need to accommodate my wife's dietary preferences, which exclude chicken, pork, and beef. As a fitting alternative, I turned to tuna, often dubbed the "chicken of the sea," for its comparable texture. Dive into a delightful culinary experience as you savor the unique flavors and textures of Tuna Salpicao.

Ingredients

TUNA

  • 1/2kg Yellow Fin Tuna Steak

GARLIC CHIPS

  • 1 Bulb of Garlic

MARINADE

  • 2 Tbsp Liquid Seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • ½ Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Paprika

FOR COOKING

  • 5 Cloves Garlic
  • Neutral Oil
  • Remaining Marinade
  • ¼ Cup Water
  • 4 Tbsp Butter
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetarian stir fry / Oyster sauce

Instructions

Marinate the Tuna

  1. Combine the liquid seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, paprika, a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper in a bowl. Mix well.

  2. Add the tuna chunks to the marinade and gently coat them. Allow the tuna to marinate for about 15-20 minutes.

Cook the Garlic Chips

  1. While marinating the tuna, Thinly slice the garlic cloves using a sharp knife

  2. In a pan, cook the garlic slices in neutral oil over low-medium heat. DO NOT use high heat or else you will burn the garlic and set it aside

Cook the Tuna

  1. In a pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.

  2. Remove the tuna from the marinade and add it to the pan. Sear the tuna for about 2 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned and set aside.

  3. In the same pan, sauté the garlic with neutral oil. Add in the remaining marinade, water, sugar, butter, and vegetarian stir-fry sauce. Allow the sauce to evaporate.

  4. Add in the tuna, and continue to stir for 3 to 5 mins until the tuna is completely coated, add Salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Finish with garlic chips and Enjoy will lots of rice!!!