How to Make Filipino Fish Escabeche - A Step-by-Step Guide

Filipino fish escabeche is a traditional dish that showcases the vibrant and bold flavors of Filipino cuisine. This dish is a delicious and tangy sweet and sour fish dish that is typically served as a main course for lunch or dinner. It is a popular and well-loved dish in the Philippines, and is often served during special occasions and gatherings.

The dish itself is made by frying a whole fish until crispy, and then topping it with a sweet and sour sauce made with vinegar, sugar, and...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup oil for frying
  • 1 (4 ounce) whole tilapia, cleaned and scaled
  • salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 (1 inch) piece ginger, thinly sliced crosswise, or to taste
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons white sugar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pat tilapia dry with a paper towel. Cut 2 to 3 slits on either side of fish; sprinkle salt on top. Fry in hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add red bell pepper and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Mix water, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl. Pour into onion mixture in the skillet. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add cornstarch. Boil, stirring often, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over fish.
  • Nutrition

    259 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 95mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 41mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 230mg