Tuna Dynamite

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Crispy and spicy Tuna Dynamite made with long green chilies stuffed with savory corned tuna and cheese, wrapped in lumpia wrappers, and fried until golden and crunchy. A fun and easy Filipino appetizer or finger food perfect for parties, merienda and pulutan.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Filipino

Servings

Calories 125 kcal

Equipment

Large frying pan or deep skillet
Small spoon
Knife
Cutting board
Tongs
Mixing/preparation bowl
Wire rack or paper towels

Ingredients

15 pieces long green chilies siling haba or siling pangsigang
1 can corned tuna
15 pieces small lumpia or egg wrappers
Cheese strips enough for 15 chilies
Cooking oil for deep-frying
Water or egg white for sealing

Instructions

Wash the chilies thoroughly. Make a lengthwise slit from near the stem toward the tip.
Carefully open each chili and remove the seeds and pith using a small spoon.
Soak the cleaned chilies in water for 15 minutes to help reduce their pungency. Drain and pat dry.
Stuff each chili with a small amount of corned tuna and one strip of cheese. Avoid overfilling.
Place one stuffed chili on the edge of a lumpia wrapper, keeping the stem exposed.
Roll the wrapper tightly around the chili and filling.
Seal the edge with a little water or egg white. Repeat with the remaining chilies.
Heat enough cooking oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
Carefully place the wrapped chilies into the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oil and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Wear gloves when handling chilies, especially when preparing a large batch.
Remove the seeds and pith thoroughly if you prefer a milder Tuna Dynamite.
For extra spice, leave some seeds and pith intact.
You can substitute tuna in oil for corned tuna. Drain the oil well before using.
Cooked ground pork, chicken, or beef can be used instead of tuna.
Do not overfill the chilies because the wrappers may split while frying.
Make sure the oil is hot before frying to achieve a crispy wrapper.
You can assemble the Dynamite ahead of time and freeze the uncooked rolls for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 0.8mg

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