Filipino Cooking: How to Prepare Tinolang Isda & Longanisa

Filipino cuisine is defined by hearty comfort foods like Tinolang Isda and sweet, savory Longanisa. Master the traditional methods for preparing these island staples to bring authentic Southeast Asian flavor to your kitchen.

How to Cook Tinolang Isda

Published Oct,11 2011 | By Andy Josiah

In most areas of the Philippines -- particularly in Visayas and Mindanao, two of the three main island groups -- the word "tinola" refers to a clear ginger- and onion-based soup, stew or broth. One of its variations is fish tinola, also known as tinolang isda.