Tiyula itum

Tiyula itum (Tausug: "black stew") is a Filipino braised beef or goat soup dish originating from the Tausug people. The dish is characteristically black due to the unique use of charred coconut meat.

Tiyula itum
Alternative namestiyula Sūg, tyula itum, tiula itum, tinolang itim
CourseMain course
Place of originPhilippines
Region or stateSulu and Sabah[1]
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsBeef (or goat), burnt coconut meat, ginger, turmeric, lengkuas, lemongrass, pepper, garlic, onion
Similar dishesPiyanggang manok, tinola, bulalo

Etymology

The name of the dish refers to the black, gray, or greenish color of the broth which is the result of the use of charred coconut meat. It is related to the tinola and nilaga dishes of other Filipino ethnic groups. It is also known as tiyula Sūg ("Sulu stew") or tinolang itim (the Tagalog literal translation of tiyula itum).[2]

Description

Tiyula itum is prepared by rubbing and marinating chunks of beef in a pounded mixture of spices (pamapa) and powdered burnt coconut meat. It is then fried with garlic, onions, turmeric, ginger, and lengkuas. Once the meat is lightly browned, water is added along with additional ingredients like black pepper, lemongrass, and shallots and allowed to simmer until cooked. Coconut milk is sometimes added to thicken the broth. Other ingredients like tomatoes and siling haba chilis are also sometimes added, but they are not traditional. Tiyula itum is traditionally served with white rice or tamu rice cakes.[3][4][2]

Cultural importance

Tiyula itum is culturally important among the Tausug people and is sometimes characterized as "Food for the Royalty". It is commonly prepared in special occasions like weddings and during Hari Raya festivities.[5][2]

See also

References
  1. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/05/21/black-soup-a-must-have-for-sabahan-community
  2. "Tiyula Itum: Recipe for royalty". The Curious Morena. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  3. "Tiyula Itum - Special Tausug Dish". Atbp.ph. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  4. "Tiyula Itum recipe: A spicy Tausug specialty of the Philippines". Philippines Lifestyle News. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  5. "Tiyula Itum - Black Soup with Burnt Coconut". At the back of the hill. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
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