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Main course Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪62gProtein
🌾12gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish 🦐 Shellfish

SuTuKil

How to order / say it
Say it SuTuKil — [soo-too-keel]
Order A serving of SuTuKil, please.
Locally Pahingi ng SuTuKil, pakiusap.
Say locally

Trio of seafood: grilled, stew, and raw.

Why try it?

SuTuKil embodies the vibrant seafood scene of Cebu, showcasing the Cebuanos' diverse cooking techniques and their connection to the sea.

How it tastes

Features a mix of textures and flavors: the grilled offers a smoky taste, the stew is savory with a rich broth, and the raw is fresh and briny.

Origin & History — first documented: 1970

Born in Cebu's coastal communities, SuTuKil rose to popularity in the latter half of the 20th century as local restaurants began to offer this versatile seafood trio onsite.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 500 g fresh fish
  • 🦐 300 g squid
  • 🍋 2 pieces lemon
  • 🥣 50 ml soy sauce
  • 🧂 30 g ginger
  • 🧄 70 g onions

Method

  1. 1 Grill fish and squid over open flame.
  2. 2 Prepare a broth with soy sauce, onions, and ginger.
  3. 3 Serve raw cut with lemon slices.

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