Paksiw na Isda (Fish in Vinegar Sauce)
(from elilegacy’s recipe box)
Cooking Tip:
Best if keep refrigerated for several hours, then reheat before serving.
Source: http://www.myfilipinorecipes.com/seafood/paksiw-na-isda-fish-in-vinegar-sauce-recipe.html
Categories: Entree
Ingredients
- 1 /2 kilo fish of choice (milk fish, white fish fillet, sapatero, etc.)
- 1 bitter melon (ampalaya); quartered
- 1 eggplant; quartered
- 3 long green pepper (siling haba)
- 1 ginger root; crushed
- 1 head garlic; crushed
- 1 cup vinegar
- 3/4 cup water
- Fish sauce
- Salt
Directions
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Soak the ampalaya in salted water to remove the bitter taste. Set aside for 30 minutes.
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Arrange fish in a skillet. Top with ginger, garlic, and siling haba. Add vinegar and bring to a boil. Add water, cover, and simmer until the fish is cooked. Add ampalaya, and eggplant. Season with fish sauce according to taste. Cook until the vegetables are done.