Filipino Fish Escabeche

Name: Filipino Fish Escabeche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
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 1/4 cups water; 1 cup distilled white vinegar; 5 tablespoons white sugar; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

⏱️ Ready in 45 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 30 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 5 views

Tilapia, cod, or halibut can be used for making this Filipino fish dish, which comes with a sweet and sour sauce.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 30 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16.1g 21%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 95mg 4%

Total Carbohydrate 22.6g 8%

Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%

Total Sugars 18g

Protein 6.4g 13%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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 the fish.

Sprinkle salt on top.

Fry in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add red bell pepper and ginger; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Mix water, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl.

Pour into the onion mixture in the skillet.

Cover and bring to a boil.