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Tiyula Itum
Tiyula Itum is a traditional Tausug dish from Mindanao known for its rich and dark beef soup flavored with burnt coconut milk and spices.
⏱️ 120 minutes • 👥 Serves 6 • 📊 Medium
Sangkap (Ingredients)
☐1 kg, cut into pieces Beef shank
☐2 cups Coconut milk
☐1 tsp Turmeric powder
☐1 thumb-sized piece, sliced Ginger
☐5 cloves, minced Garlic
☐1 large, chopped Onion
☐2 pieces, sliced Chili peppers
☐to taste Salt
☐6 cups Water
How to luto (Cooking Steps)
1. In a pot, char the coconut milk until it turns almost black to achieve the distinct flavor. Set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant. Add beef shank and cook until browned.
3. Pour water into the pot and bring to a boil. Simmer until the beef is tender, usually takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.
4. Add the charred coconut milk, turmeric powder, chili peppers, and season with salt. Simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
5. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot. Best enjoyed with steamed rice.
Tips
Be patient in charring the coconut milk to achieve the deep flavor profile of Tiyula Itum. Adjust the amount of chili peppers based on your preferred level of spiciness.
Luto Time: 120 mins
Serves: 6
Medium

Tiyula Itum

Tiyula Itum is a traditional Tausug dish from Mindanao known for its rich and dark beef soup flavored with burnt coconut milk and spices.

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How to Cookhow to luto
1In a pot, char the coconut milk until it turns almost black to achieve the distinct flavor. Set aside.
2In the same pot, sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant. Add beef shank and cook until browned.
3Pour water into the pot and bring to a boil. Simmer until the beef is tender, usually takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.
4Add the charred coconut milk, turmeric powder, chili peppers, and season with salt. Simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
5Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot. Best enjoyed with steamed rice.
Tipstips

Be patient in charring the coconut milk to achieve the deep flavor profile of Tiyula Itum. Adjust the amount of chili peppers based on your preferred level of spiciness.