Easy Fish Escabeche Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

1 large fish (lapu- lapu, talakitok, tilapia, or apahap), cleaned.1 regular-sized green papaya (juice squeezed out, the washed in salt andwater salution).1 large onion, sliced1 red bell pepper, cut into strips½ cup water1 tbsp. cornstarch dissolved in water (optional)4 cloves garlic, crushed2 tbsp. ginger strips3 tbsp. sugar

For the Seasoning:

1 cup vinegarsalt

HOW TO COOK:

After cleaning the fish, rub salt all over it and under the gills. Leave for ½ hour, then fry in advance, Drain and place in serving dish. To make vinegar sauce, Combine salt, sugar, and vinegar, Boil the mixture. Thicken with cornstarch, if desired. Blend well, then set aside. In a pan, sauté garlic, ginger strips, and onion. Add bell pepper and grated papaya, Saute until half cooked.While fish is still hot, top with sautéed spices. Pour vinegar sauce on top. Then serve.

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