What’s So Great about Tuna Kinilaw?

When you go to the Philippines especially in Mindanao and you wish to try the unique delicacy of the place, Tuna Kinilaw will always be a top-notch recipe that has been a favorite among locals and foreign visitors across time.

Tuna Kinilaw can be tasted in Davao City, General Santos City or any place in the Philippines where abundant supply of fresh tuna are available. This is a raw Tuna fish meat that is soaked in vinegar and lime juice and doesn't need to be cooked for it to be eaten.

These delicacies which other consider as a sort of an appetizer have contributed greatly to the classic element of Filipino food. So what is so great about Tuna Kinilaw? Here are some of the best reasons why Tuna Kinilaw is a total dining favorite and why many people go craving for it.

• Easy to Prepare 

 If you wish to make your own version of Tuna Kinilaw, you can actually do whatever you like as long as you followed the basic steps in preparing the main ingredient, the Tuna fish meat. By soaking the cubes of tuna meat in Vinegar and Lime juice, you can now easily add any fresh ingredients such as cucumber, chili, bell pepper or any ingredients that you think would fit well with the preparation and presentation.

 Just make sure that the Tuna you are using is freshly sliced because if it is not fresh, your tongue will fill itchy and you can taste some unnecessary flavor. The acidity of the vinegar will be responsible in cooking the meat thus giving you less time to prepare and more time to have fun.

• Good Appetizer

Aside from its easy preparation, Tuna Kinilaw is also a very good appetizer. Once you have started eating it, your mouth will be craving for more and your other set of food will be enhanced because of its salad characteristics. That’s why many people require having a Tuna Kinilaw on the table along with other viand as it will help make your stomach lively as you are eating.

• Good for the Health 

 Since the primary ingredient of this delicacy is Tuna, rest assured that you will not only get good flavor but also health benefits. Tuna meat is enriched with omega-3 fatty acids which are a good supervisor in making your heart in good condition thus keeping you away from unnecessary blood clotting and heart attacks.

• Presentation 

In presenting the salad, you can do whatever you prefer to make the plating of Tuna Kinilaw presentable. Some people prefer to make it simple looking just by mixing it while others prefer to put some other ingredients to add to the color of the presentation.

• Served in Any Occasion 

Tuna Kinilaw is not like other delicacies that will only be served in some specific occasions. Tuna Kinilaw can be eaten even if you are only having a beer night with your friends and some even eat it for some simple dining. But of course, since it is the people’s favorite, Tuna Kinilaw is also present in very big occasions.

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