Cakalang fufu

Cakalang fufu is a traditional dish originating from Minahasa, North Sulawesi. The dish consists of cured and smoked skipjack tuna that's clipped on a bamboo frame. The fish is cured with a combination of salt, soda powder, and spices. It is then smoked over coconut husks for about four hours and left to cool down for two hours. If properly prepared, the meat will turn into a reddish hue and the texture will become slightly dry and crispy. The skipjack tuna has a shelf life of about a month, so it can also be bought as a gift by many travellers. It's recommended to serve cakalang fufu with steamed rice on the side.