Filipino Talakitok in Coconut Milk Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 large talakitok*
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup coconut meat
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 chili pepper
- Salt to taste
How to cook Filipino Talakitok in Coconut Milk:
- Pound the onion, coconut meat, salt, and chili pepper in a stone mortar. Set aside the mixture.
- Clean the fish by removing all the entrails and gills. Cut into serving pieces.
- Place the fish in a casserole, then add the coconut juice.
- Bring to a boil, then add the coconut-chili mixture.
- Simmer until the fish is done.
Notes:
The Filipino Talakitok in Coconut Milk is a very affordable dish. Great tasting food is easy to cook and is also healthy. The Filipino name for this recipe is Ginataang Talakitok. Ginataan (or guinataan) is a Filipino cooking method that means “cooked in coconut milk”.
Comment:
*Talakitok is the local Filipino name that applies to several species of Trevallies / Jacks.
This recipe for Filipino Talakitok in Coconut Milk serves/makes: 4 – 6
The Filipino Talakitok in Coconut Milk recipe is adopted from The Philippine Cook Book.
Main Ingredient: Various Fish
Preparation Method: Poached/Simmered
Cuisine: Filipino