Cakalang Fufu: Manado's World-Famous Smoked Fish

What is Cakalang Fufu?

Cakalang Fufu is skipjack tuna smoked using traditional Manado techniques. The smoking process is done by tying the fish to bamboo then smoking it over wood embers for several hours until the fish becomes dry and brownish with a distinctive smoky aroma.

Production Process

The production process of Cakalang Fufu starts with cleaning fresh skipjack tuna, then splitting and tying it to bamboo strips. The fish is then smoked using selected wood for 4-6 hours. The result is fish with a dense texture, savory and slightly smoky taste, and longer shelf life compared to fresh fish.

How to Enjoy Cakalang Fufu

Cakalang Fufu can be enjoyed in various ways: shredded and stir-fried with dabu-dabu sambal, used as a side dish for Tinutuan, or eaten directly with white rice and sambal. You can buy Cakalang Fufu at Bersehati Market or various souvenir shops in Manado as a long-lasting gift.