Have you tried utak-utak before? Heres a simple recipe that you can try at home! Tausug delicacies are hard to come by in Manila and since its one of our favorites, we tried to make our own version back home. Whats your go-to dish from Mindanao? Watch our travel guide to Basilan on YouTube NOW. UTAK-UTAKIngredients: kg tuna, cut into huge chunks1 pc red onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 pc thumb-size ginger, minced1 pc 3-inch turmeric tsp salt tsp pepper cup grated coconut cup flour1 pc egg1 tbsp waterProcedure:1. Boil tuna for 3-5 minutes and shred using a fork. Set aside.2. Mix and pound your fish, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper.3. Combine flour, egg, and water.4. For cup of the mixture into a patty. Dip in the batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown. Repeat for the remaining ingredients and serve. Makes 4 servings.
