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Ginataang Tilapia

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Ginataang Tilapia


I never liked eating fish when I was growing up. But the only reason was because I didn’t like to deal with the fish bones. There were at least half a dozen occasions when a fish bone got stuck in my throat and my mom would ask me to eat a fresh banana to get it out! But when the “technology” of de-boning and filleting fish became more widespread, my whole attitude towards fish changed completely.

One of my favorite fish dishes is tilapia (in the Philippines, the larger tilapia is called “pla pla”) with coconut milk (gatá ng niyog).  It serves both as soup and as an entrée.  It is especially delicious when served hot with steamed rice!  This same dish can be cooked with catfish or any other white fish.

With the supermarket convenience of fish fillets and canned coconut milk, cooking this dish is truly a breeze!


Ginataang Tilapia (Photo by Rene Astudillo)
Ginataang Tilapia (Photo by Rene Astudillo)


Ingredients

  • 3 medium tilapia fillets, cut into bite-size cubes
  • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and cubed
  • 2 medium fresh tomatoes, sliced into quarters
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 can, coconut milk
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups, broccoli florets
  • 1 cup, sliced crimini mushrooms
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish


Directions

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pot or wok
  • Add the garlic and heat until golden brown
  • Add onions
  • Add the tilapia fillets and mushrooms and stir constantly
  • Add salt and pepper to taste
  • Pour the coconut milk and let it boil, stirring constantly with the pot uncovered
  • Reduce to medium heat before adding the broccoli
  • As soon as the broccoli florets turn dark green, turn the heat off and add the fresh tomatoes
  • Let it stand for a minute or two before serving in a bowl.  Garnish with fresh cilantro
  • Best served with steamed white or brown rice.


(Makes 4-6 servings)


First published in: https://mybaykitchen.com/2011/01/26/ginataang-tilapia-tilapia-with-coconut-milk/


More articles from Rene Astudillo


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