Escabeche is one of my favorite dishes from the Philippines. The preparation can vary into many different variations it depends on how you want to taste or prepare it. I am really amazed and at the same time happy because my husband likes it.
Ingredients:
1 whole piece of Tilapia fish (fried and set aside)
1 small bell pepper (green/red)
1/2 cup vinegar
2 cups water
1/2 tablespoon of garlic
1 small piece of ginger (cut into thin strips)
1 small size onion, (finely chopped)
1/2 cup brown sugar
cooking oil
1 small size carrots (cut into strips)
1 tablespoon corn starch
3 tablespoon of tomato paste (optional)
Procedures:
1. Fry the fish until cook. Then set aside.
2. In another pan, saute the garlic, ginger, onion, garlic, bell pepper.
3. Add 2 cups of water and then simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Put sugar, tomato paste and vinegar, Mix it thoroughly.
5. Make sure that before you add the corn starch that it is already diluted with 1/2 cup of water.
6. You can either pour the sauce over the fried Tilapia or place the Tilapia together with the fish.
