Filipino Fish in Coconut Milk Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4 – 6

Ingredients:

• 1 fleshy milkfish (tilapia, sea bass, pampano, etc.), about 2 to 3 pounds
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Vinegar to taste
• Coconut milk (sold in Oriental food stores)
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to cook Filipino Fish in Coconut Milk:

• Clean and cut the fish in desirable pieces.
• Cook the fish in vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, and onion.
• When fish is cooked, add the coconut milk.
• Simmer for few minutes and cook until done.
• Serve the Filipino Fish in Coconut Milk hot with steamed rice.

Notes:
The Filipino name for the Fish in Coconut Milk recipe is Ginataang Isda. This ginataan recipe can be used on any vegetable, combination of vegetables, fish or meat. Ginataan (or guinataan) is a Filipino cooking method that means “cooked in coconut milk”.

This recipe for Filipino Fish in Coconut Milk serves/makes: 4 – 6

Main Ingredient: Milkfish
Preparation Method: Poached/Simmered
Cuisine: Filipino