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tuna sisig recipe

Tuna Sisig

A healthier alternative to a classic Filipino dish featuring tuna and chili
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 oz. can tuna
  • 2 medium red onions minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/2 cup crushed chicharon
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 3 to 4 pieces Thai chili pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnise
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions
 

  • Drain your canned tuna then heat up 1 tablespoon of oil on a pan.
  • Pan-fry the tuna until it turns light to medium brown then add the onions and cook it until it's soft.
  • Once the onions are sauteed add the scallions and chili pepper. Saute the scallions and chili pepper for 2 more minutes.
  • Season the mixture with garlic powder, ground black pepper, and soy sauce. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add half of the chicharron and mayonnaise then mix well and remove the pan from the heat.
  • Melt butter in a sizzling plate/metal plate then transfer the cooked tuna sisig onto it and let it cook for 30 seconds or until it's sizzling hot.
  • You have the option to use leftover chicharron as a topping and then serve it.