Sinanglay - Tilapia Fish Recipe

Name: Sinanglay - Tilapia Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 tilapia; 1/2 fish; 4 tomatoes plump, cut in big bits; 2 red onions cut thinly; 1/3 cup ginger cut into strips; 1 garlic head, crushed and chopped; 15 yardlong beans straws, sitaw, cut in 3-4 inches length; 1 bunch cos lettuce pechay or bok choi may also be used; 1 1/2 cups coconut milk; 4 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 bunches parsley chopped; 1 teaspoon salt to taste; 1/2 tablespoon pepper more, if desired; 2 pieces green chili Long, cut open for spice

Servings: persons

1 tilapia
1/2 fish
4 tomatoes plump, cut in big bits
2 red onions cut thinly
1/3 cup ginger cut into strips
1 garlic head, crushed and chopped
15 yardlong beans straws, sitaw, cut in 3-4 inches length
1 bunch cos lettuce pechay or bok choi may also be used
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
4 tablespoons fish sauce
2 bunches parsley chopped
1 teaspoon salt to taste
1/2 tablespoon pepper more, if desired
2 pieces green chili Long, cut open for spice

1
Wash the fish and drain the water with a strainer.
2
Meanwhile, mix the onions, tomatoes, ginger and parsley altogether in a deep bowl.
3
Insert the vegetable spices or fillers inside the tilapia.
4
Place the long green beans, green chili and remaining spices, if any, in a deep pan or wok.
5
Wrap the tilapia with cos lettuce and place it on top of the beans.
6
Pour the coconut milk.
7
Season with fish sauce and ground peppers.
8
Cover the pan and cook under medium to high heat.
9
Check the dish after 20 minutes.Wait until the fish cooks. When the fish's eye pops out, the fish is done.
10
Let it boil under medium heat for another 15 minutes without the cover or the lid.
11
Taste the sauce.
12
Add fish sauce or salt, according to your preference.
13
Serve with hot rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tilapia, 1/2 fish, 4 tomatoes plump, cut in big bits, 2 red onions cut thinly, and more.

Yes, Sinanglay - Tilapia Fish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sinanglay - Tilapia Fish

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