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Fried Tilapia in Coconut Milk (Ginataang Tilapia)

Fried Tilapia in Coconut Milk (Ginataang Tilapia)

This is a recipe for Fried Tilapia in Coconut Milk

⏱ Prep: 15 min ⏱ Cook: 35 min

Ingredients

  • 2 piece fried tilapia
  • 1 piece banana pepper
  • 3 piece chili peppers (optional)
  • 2 cup coconut milk
  • 5 cloved garlic (crushed)
  • 1 medium red onion (sliced)
  • 2 thumbs ginger (chopped)
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 cup malunggay leaves
  • 3 tbsp oil

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a cooking pot.

  2. Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger

  3. Pour the coconut milk in the pot. Let boil.

  4. Add the banana pepper and fried tilapia. Cover and cook in low heat for 15 minutes.

  5. Add chili peppers and dish sauce. Stir. Turn the fish over. Cover the pot and then continue to cook for 10 minutes.

  6. Add the malunggay leaves. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes.

  7. Transfer to a serving plate.

  8. Serve. Share and enjoy!