Paksiw na Tilapia
This paksiw na tilapia brings tangy, home-cooked goodness with tender fish, eggplant, and bitter melon. A simple dish full of Filipino flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 whole tilapia cleaned and scored
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 6 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 thumb-sized ginger sliced
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 medium eggplant sliced into chunks
- 1 small bitter melon ampalaya, sliced thin
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, combine vinegar, water, crushed garlic, sliced ginger, sliced onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Avoid stirring to keep the vinegar sharp.
- Add the eggplant and bitter melon slices. Simmer for 5 minutes to soften the veggies slightly.
- Carefully add the cleaned and scored tilapia into the pot.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the fish is tender and cooked through.
- Taste the broth and adjust salt or vinegar according to your preference.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.