Crispy Dulong Fish Omelette, Dulong Okoy, Tortang Dulong Recipe

Crispy Dulong Okoy | Tortang Dulong

Crispy Fried Yumminess Made from Fresh Dulong Fish (Silver fish)

This dish is so easy to fry as the patties are made thinly so you can enjoy the crunchiness of the omelette in every bite. Yes, they are made from Dulong or Silver fish. Dulong fish are prevalent in the Philippine archipelago. They are caught in hordes like the sardines. Many of them are so tiny, about less than an inch in length, and their color range from silvery to almost transparent. These fish remind me of Bagoong (shrimps/fish paste), only that their smell is far better. I don’t know if my nose is playing a trick on me but I swear I can smell a hint of chicharon aroma coming from them (which, for me, is heavenly as I'm a fan of chicharon), making me want to cook them immediately while fresh.

Fun Fact!

Did you know that Dulong fish, or Silver fish if you wish to call them, are rich in calcium which makes our bones and teeth strong? Aside from this, they also contain Omega-3 fatty acids which are good for our brain and heart. Plus, they are packed with vitamins A and E that are helpful in the prevention of poor vision and dull skin.

Now, let’s start cooking! 🥢

Dulong Fish

Recipe	Tortang Dulong/ Dulong Okoy (Dulong Fish Omelette)
Serving	8
Prep Time	15 minutes
Cooking Time	45 minutes

For the fish mixture

◻️ 500 g Dulong fish

◻️ 3 tbsp carrot, grated

◻️ 3 tbsp spring onions, chopped (optional)

◻️ 3 tbsp red onion, minced

◻️ 3 tbsp garlic, grated

◻️ 1/2 tbsp black pepper, ground

◻️ 1/2 tsp Ajinomoto mix

(or any seasoning mix - optional)

◻️ 4 tbsp all-purpose flour

◻️ 2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch

◻️ 1 egg

other ingredient

◻️ 1/2 cup cooking oil

Dulong Okoy Basic Ingredients

◻️ chopping board

◻️ kitchen knife

◻️ frying pan or Wok

◻️ spider strainer or stainless oil drain rack

◻️ mixing bowl

◻️ mixing spoon

◻️ spatula (2 preferably)

1 In a bowl, combine ingredients for the fish mixture. Blend them well together with a spoon. Add the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Mix them well in the mixture and set aside.

Dulong Fish mixture

2 Put a wok or pan on the stove. Turn on the stove to medium flame. If the burner is on high flame during frying, you might burn the outer part of your omelette way before it is even halfway cooked. Wait until the oil is hot.

3 Scoop out the fish mixture from the bowl using a spoon. Pour in 3 - 4 spoonful of mixture in the wok or pan, depending on how big you want your patty to be.

4 Spread the fish mixture evenly to create a thin layer of patty. You can fry around 2 - 3 patties at the same time if you are using a big wok.

Dulong Fish Patty

5 Let the patties fry for about 2 - 3 minutes then turn it over to its other side by using two spatulas. Let the other side fry for another 2 - 3 minutes. Remove from the wok or pan. Rest the omelette on an oil drain rack for a few seconds to remove the excess oil before transferring it on a serving plate. You may also use a spider strainer placed on top of an oil strainer pot container to drain the oil from your fried food.

Frying A Dulong Fish Patty

6 Repeat steps 3 - 5 until all the mixture is used up. Serve with ketchup or sweet chili sauce and enjoy.

👍 I find it convenient to use two spatulas, instead of only one, when it’s time to flip the omelette over to its other side during frying.

👍 Also the fish, by itself, is already salty so there’s no need to put salt anymore. It’s up to you if you wish to adjust the taste by seasoning the fish mixture with some salt, but please do it sparingly.