Kinilaw (Filipino Tuna in Vinegar and Ginger)
Cubes of very fresh tuna cured in vinegar, lime, ginger and chilli. Sharp, clean and ready in minutes.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 314kcal
- 16.9gcarbs
- 9gof which sugars
- 15.5gfat
- 6.6gsaturates
- 25.9gprotein
- 4.6gfibre
- 1.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Check with your fishmonger that the tuna is fresh enough to eat raw. Keep it cold until you are ready to start.
- 2
Mix the vinegar, lime juice, onion, ginger, chilli, salt and pepper in a non metal bowl.
- 3
Add the tuna cubes and stir gently. Leave for 10 to 15 minutes, until the outside of each cube turns pale and opaque while the centre stays soft.
12 min - 4
Stir in the cucumber and spring onions.
- 5
Taste and add more lime or salt if you like. Serve at once in small bowls and eat the same day.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
