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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾5gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

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🐟 Fish

Grilled Catch of the Day

How to order / say it
Say it Inihaw na Huli Ng Araw — [In-ee-how nuh hoo-lee nung ah-ro-ow]
Order I'll have the grilled catch of the day, please.
Locally Paki-order ng inihaw na huli ng araw.
Say locally

Freshly caught fish, grilled simply with local spices.

Why try it?

This dish showcases El Nido's coastal lifestyle and reliance on the ocean for fresh produce. It's a symbol of the town's fishing heritage.

How it tastes

The flavor is delicate and fresh, with saltiness from the sea. Aromatic spices enhance the simple grilling method.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Grilling fresh catches dates back to the 19th century when fishermen first settled in El Nido. It has become a standard staple for both locals and tourists.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 500 g fresh fish
  • 🍋 30 ml calamansi juice
  • 🧂 5 g sea salt
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🧂 2 g pepper
  • 🥣 15 ml soy sauce

Method

  1. 1 Clean and prepare the fish, removing scales and gut.
  2. 2 Marinate the fish in calamansi juice, salt, pepper, garlic, and soy sauce for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Grill the fish over medium heat until cooked through, around 10 minutes per side.

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