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Gourmet Tuyo (dried Herring) in Spicy Oil

BY :Bebs | Published: 01/29/ 2017 | Updated:10/30/ 2019 | 44 Comments

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Try this Gourmet Tuyo Recipe and bring your plain tuyo (dried herring) to a whole new level. Cravings solved because you can keep them longer!Try this Gourmet Tuyo Recipe and bring your plain tuyo (dried herring) to a whole new level . | www.foxyfolksy.com

Gourmet Tuyo is a current food trend in the Philippines. It is like giving our beloved dried fish a makeover and it is now more popular than ever! Whoever started this idea is simply a genius. It is funny how 'tuyo', which is originally considered, in the Philippines, as food of the poor (because it is cheap) became suddenly so glamorous! Although, through the passing of time, the love of Filipinos for 'tuyo' spread to encompass any social standing but this is now again a whole new level! AND I LOVE IT!

Try this Gourmet Tuyo Recipe and bring your plain tuyo (dried herring) to a whole new level . | www.foxyfolksy.com

A bit of an info for my non-Filipino readers. 'Tuyo', meaning 'dry', is a kind of salted dried fish, usually herring. It has a pungent smell especially while being cooked, which is normally fried in oil. Here in Germany, they are also called 'stinky fish'.  Outside the Philippines, they could be available in Asian stores but I also saw them sold in Amazon in US.

Try this Gourmet Tuyo Recipe and bring your plain tuyo (dried herring) to a whole new level . | www.foxyfolksy.com

I brought back a pack of 'tuyo' with me from the Philippines just so I could experiment with making gourmet tuyo. The thing is, it is not easy to cook 'tuyo' here because of the smell. Armin hates it (smell), of course, although he is always being nice and does not complain (so much). But I always try to keep the frequency to the minimum as I do not want our neighbors complaining:-). This gourmet tuyo is actually a solution. I only have to cook all of it once and store the rest for future consumption! And I found out, based on my personal experience, that the gourmet tuyo gets better as the days past by. My bottle of gourmet tuyo has been sitting in the fridge for 10 days as of writing this post and the flavors are becoming more well blended and enhanced.

Try this Gourmet Tuyo Recipe and bring your plain tuyo (dried herring) to a whole new level . | www.foxyfolksy.com

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Gourmet Tuyo (dried Herring) in Spicy oil

5 from 9 votes
Try this Gourmet Tuyo Recipe and bring your plain tuyo (dried herring) to a whole new level. Cravings solved because you can keep them longer!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Course :Side Dish
Servings =5 servings
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Ingredients
 

  • 15-20 pieces Tuyo (dried herring)
  • vegetable oil - for frying
  • 1 cup olive oil or sunflower/corn oil
  • 3 cloves garlic - cut into thin slices
  • 1 red hot chilli pepper (labuyo) - cut into slants or 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 3 pieces bay leaves
  • 5-10 pieces peppercorns - slightly crushed
  • 10-20 pieces pickled olives - cut into circles (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder

Instructions
 

  • Cut off the heads and fry the tuyo in hot oil over high heat until the scales start to come off a bit. Place fried tuyo on a plate with a paper towel.
  • Remove the scales and soft parts. Can also be flaked and de-boned. Arrange the fried tuyo in a glass jar.
  • In a saucepan under medium-high heat, combine the olive/sunflower/corn oil, garlic and red chili pepper, bay leaves, peppercorns and olives. Bring to a boil and add paprika powder. Cook just until the garlic becomes tender and slightly browned.
  • Pour the oil mixture into the jar of tuyo, let it cool down before storing in the refrigerator. Store for at least 3 days before serving to allow flavors to blend.
  • Serve with steaming hot rice.

Notes

If you like olives, I highly recommend adding them. It adds a distinct, slightly tangy flavor that goes really well into the blend.
This recipe is only slightly hot and spicy, you can add more chili if you prefer it really spicy.
I also added some mild red chili and crushed them a bit while cooking to add more color in oil.
You can also add some pickled green chili peppers that are not so spicy for munching on.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 13.8mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.6mg
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  1. Brenda says

    August 11, 2021 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    I made this twice now both for a present/gift and my friends just love it. Thank you so much for the great and yummy recipes. Been using your yummy recipes many times and they are all delicious 😋 God bless your skills in cooking xxx

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      September 03, 2021 at 11:11 pm

      Glad that you like our recipes, Brenda! 😘

      Reply
  2. Maria says

    January 16, 2021 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    Well done! About how many geams of tuyo did you use for this recipe?

    Reply
  3. Ariane Padriquez says

    September 26, 2020 at 7:08 am

    5 stars
    Hi Bebs,
    I'm thinking of making it myself here 🙂
    Thanks for this.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      March 23, 2021 at 2:04 am

      Go for it, Ariane!

      Reply
  4. Ann says

    June 24, 2020 at 9:11 am

    Hi Bebs,

    Do you think I can airfry the tuyo? To avoid stinking the house LoL

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      July 09, 2020 at 9:33 am

      I have not tried airfyer yet (I really should get one). But I think it should work.

      Reply
  5. LIZETTE QUINTO says

    March 24, 2020 at 8:59 pm

    Hi can I use your recipe in my feasibility study?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      March 25, 2020 at 10:37 am

      Sure Liette. Just add the proper canning procedure as that will be for commercial purposes.

      Reply
      • Aleqs says

        August 19, 2020 at 11:27 pm

        Hello. May i know what is the proper canning procedure so that this recipe can last longer? I plan to make a gourmet business. Thank you.

        Reply
  6. Janet says

    July 30, 2019 at 11:44 am

    So I still have to fry it? I was hoping I don’t need to so it won’t stink up the place., oh well 🙁

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      July 30, 2019 at 2:47 pm

      Hi Janet, yes, unfortunately, they still have to be cooked. But the good thing is you can cook a big batch and store for later use.

      Reply
  7. Minda-Cristina A. Jusay says

    April 01, 2019 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    I would love to try this!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      April 01, 2019 at 8:01 pm

      You should Minda, it is really good!

      Reply
  8. Berna says

    January 23, 2019 at 3:59 pm

    hi...what is the difference or better with vinegar or no vinegar in the recipe of gourmet tuyo?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      January 23, 2019 at 7:32 pm

      Hi Berna, I know other recipes add some vinegar to their gourmet tuyo. I think it is mainly to lessen the "fishy" (lansa) taste and for added flavor, same reason we dip fried tuyo in vinegar. It really depends on your preference.

      Reply
  9. Maebe says

    January 17, 2019 at 8:52 pm

    Hi Bebs,

    What’s the shelf life of this gourmet tuyo? 🙂

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      January 17, 2019 at 9:16 pm

      Hi Maebe. I am not entirely sure how long it can last but tuyo usually last a long time and so does the other ingredients. I think it is safe to say a month at least.

      Reply
  10. Ruth says

    January 14, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    Planning to use these for business . How much is the ideal SRP? Thanks Bebs

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      January 15, 2019 at 9:46 am

      Hi Ruth, I honestly do not have an idea. It all depends on how much the costs of the ingredients, your packaging and the time you will be spending on making them. Then you have to consider your competitors' price.

      Reply
  11. Sheena says

    September 21, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    Hi there,

    How much is 1 serving? Doing a keto diet so bit conscious on my carb intake?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      September 23, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      Hi Sheena, a serving is about 3-4 pieces of dried herring.

      Reply
  12. Katrin says

    May 07, 2018 at 9:07 pm

    Hi! planning to make this one this coming Wednesday, is this okay to put this in a microwaveable instead in a glass jar? Thanks

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      May 07, 2018 at 10:00 pm

      Hi Katrin, I am sure it should be fine. Although I recommend using a glass jar as it does not affect the taste even after storing it for a long time unlike plastic containers sometimes do.

      Reply
      • Katrin says

        May 08, 2018 at 2:59 pm

        Thank you so much the reply. I guess i’ll be using glass jar. And another question, is paprika necessary or optional? Or any alternatives for paprika?

        Reply
        • Bebs says

          May 08, 2018 at 4:22 pm

          You can skip the paprika powder if you can't get one. The flavor is anyway subtle although it gives it a nice red color.

          Reply
      • Katrin says

        May 15, 2018 at 12:37 pm

        Hi Ms Bebs, I was able to do this and we tasted it yesterday. But I’m not sure if the tuyo was over cooked or undercooked, because it was a little hard. Can you give me tips on how long should I cook the tuyo? Coz I cooked it as long as I can remove the skin easily, and the taste is good even without paprika 🙂

        Reply
        • Bebs says

          May 15, 2018 at 8:23 pm

          Hi Katrin, it is supposed to be just like how Tuyo is. If you want it a little softer, try simmering the fried Tuyo with the oil for a few minutes. You may want to try our Spanish Style Sardine recipe. It is also as good but uses fresh fish so the fish meat is softer.

          Reply
  13. Amelia says

    February 21, 2018 at 6:27 pm

    I tried this recipe and it's so good! Will add more garlic and chili in my next batch. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

    Mabuhay ka!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      February 23, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks, Amelia! And I totally get adding more garlic...I like mine with lots of olives too!

      Reply
  14. JC says

    February 13, 2018 at 4:01 pm

    thanks for this recipe!❤️
    May I ask how long will it last if not refrigerated?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      February 15, 2018 at 11:38 am

      Hi JC, I think it should be ok for a long time outside the fridge if it has not been opened yet. How long exactly, I cannot say because it does not last that long in our house...????

      Reply
  15. Danne says

    November 26, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! thank you for this recipe!... I am going to try this one! 🙂

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      November 27, 2017 at 2:33 pm

      You're welcome Danne! Enjoy!

      Reply
  16. Daisy says

    November 13, 2017 at 4:20 am

    Hi, Bebs! try adding some teaspoons of distilled cane vinegar or white wine vinegar on your oil mixture while cooking it. Adding some thinly sliced pickles and carrots (sliced like flowerettes) will do great wonders. Deboning the tuyo would be a lot better than the bone-in. I discovered that removing the head and the remaining intestines, then fast rinsing in running water before frying will do the trick of removing the unsavory smell on the tuyo..just dry them well before frying...just some thoughts 🙂

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      November 14, 2017 at 10:19 am

      Thanks for the tips Daisy!????

      Reply
  17. Shei says

    October 10, 2017 at 10:04 am

    Hello, Bebs!

    I just printed your recipe. This will be my next project. Thank you for sharing. I'm EXCITED to make this. *^_^*

    Reply
  18. EAT'S a Small World says

    June 06, 2017 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    Love this article! I am eating gourmet tuyo from another brand and felt very much curious on how to make it at home. Thanks for this!

    Hey, we are friends in IG! It's good to see your page finally! - @eatsasmallworldph

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      June 06, 2017 at 12:52 pm

      Hey IG-friend! Nice of you to drop by and welcome to my page!

      Reply
  19. Norman says

    February 11, 2017 at 10:21 pm

    5 stars
    Thimbs up for this.

    Reply
  20. Bart says

    February 11, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    5 stars
    One of my favorite. Thank you

    Reply
  21. Edith says

    February 11, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for sharing..I do love your page!

    Reply
  22. Sanna@womanscribbles says

    January 31, 2017 at 8:22 pm

    A big heap of rice with these gourmet tuyo sounds so good right now.

    I seriously cannot stop eating if therse are in front of me:)

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      January 31, 2017 at 10:55 pm

      You know it!
      Just checked out your wonderful blog! Nice work and keep it up!

      Reply

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