
Skipjack tuna is my absolute favorite fish; no matter how it’s cooked, it’s always delicious and has a unique flavor profile. I’m so happy to be making this dish again—while I made fish floss last time, today I’m trying something different. I intentionally grilled an extra piece of this fish yesterday specifically to make this tauco dish.
Skipjack Tuna and Quail Egg Tauco

Skipjack tuna and quail egg tauco is a type of tauco dish made by fermenting soybeans and then combining them with skipjack tuna and quail eggs. This combination is a favorite of everyone at home because it’s just that delicious. Tauco is indeed a favorite ingredient frequently used in various Indonesian dishes. Its salty, savory, and slightly tangy flavor makes the dish incredibly delicious.
The preparation process for this dish is also very simple; you only need a few ingredients. The seasoning is quite straightforward—chopped onions, chili peppers, and tomatoes—which will make the dish incredibly delicious. Curious about the preparation process? Let’s take a look at the step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients

11 quail eggs
15 green chilies
1 tomato
2 tablespoons of tauco
2 cloves of garlic
2 shallots
Preparation Instructions
Prepare all the ingredients: cut the tomatoes, slice the chili peppers, and finely chop the shallots and garlic.
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Sauté the shallots and garlic in a little oil, then add the sliced chili peppers and tomatoes.
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Cook until everything is wilted, then add the tauco and cook until the flavors are fully absorbed.
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Add the grilled skipjack tuna, which has been shredded, then add the quail eggs, stir, and cook. Adjust the seasoning; if it’s still bland, you can add a little salt, but don’t add it at the beginning because the tauco is already very salty.
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Result

Serve the tauco skipjack with quail eggs alongside warm rice—I guarantee you’ll want to have seconds. Just the appearance alone is very appetizing; all the flavors come together in a savory, salty, and spicy blend, making this dish incredibly umami. I’m sure you’ll make this recipe again because it’s that delicious.
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Now, for those of you who want to substitute quail eggs with chicken eggs, that’s fine too—just adjust it to your own taste so the result is even better. Thank you



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