Ginataang Tilapia with Malunggay Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 3-4 pcs medium tilapia, cleaned and salted
• 1 large can coconut cream (2 cups)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 knob ginger, cut into strips
• 1 bundle malunggay leaves, remove stems
• 3 pcs siling haba/pang-sigang (long green chili pepper)
• 1½ tbsp. fish sauce (patis)
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• cooking oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a non-stick pan, heat enough oil until hot. Fry tilapia until crispy and golden brown on both sides. Drain from oil and set aside.
2. In another pan, heat oil to sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until soft and fragrant.
3. Add the fish sauce and season with ground black pepper.
4. Pour in the coconut cream and stir from time to time. Bring it to a boil and just let it simmer for about 30 minutes over low heat. (Add little water if needed).
5. Once the coconut milk is slightly thickened, add the fried tilapia, siling haba and malunggay leaves. Cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
6. Adjust seasoning if needed by adding more patis. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve Hot. Share and Enjoy!

Cooking Notes: You may slice one or two siling haba if you want it spicy.

YOU MAY ALSO TRY OUR:

Malunggay Juice Recipe