Spicy Tuna Stew with Green Tomatoes and Chilis

Spicy Tuna Recipe (Tongkol Cabe Gendot)

Ingredients

• 250 grams of tuna (cut into chunks)
• 3 pieces of cabe gendot (large chili peppers)
• 3 pieces of cabe rawit (small chili peppers)
• 3 green tomatoes
• 5 cloves of shallots
• 5 cloves of garlic
• Water (as needed)
• Oil (for frying and sautéing)
• Salt (to taste)
• Sugar (to taste)
• Seasoning (to taste)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Tuna: Heat some oil in a pan and fry the tuna pieces until they are half-cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add more oil if needed and sauté the shallots and garlic until they become fragrant.

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3. Combine Ingredients: Add the small chili peppers to the pan and sauté briefly. Then, return the partially cooked tuna to the pan and stir to combine.

4. Add Liquids: Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.

5. Incorporate Vegetables: Add the large chili peppers and green tomatoes to the pan. Continue to cook until the chili peppers and tomatoes are softened and cooked through.

6. Season to Taste: Adjust the seasoning by adding salt, sugar, and any additional seasoning to your preference. Taste and adjust as needed.

7. Serve: Once everything is well-cooked and flavors are well-balanced, remove from heat. Serve hot and enjoy!

This Spicy Tuna Recipe, known as Tongkol Cabe Gendot, combines the rich flavors of tuna with the bold heat of chili peppers and the freshness of green tomatoes, creating a dish that’s both satisfying and full of flavor.