Seafood Sundays: Fish Escabeche Macao

As requested by my dear sister, this will be one of the dishes that my mom will cook for her birthday lunch on Saturday. (Hence, the photo will follow then.) Much as we wanted to order or dine out to save the birthday girl the trouble of having to cook, we are taking advantage of her skillful presence in the kitchen. Lol!

Ingredients:

1 large fish
1 large onion
2 large green and red sweet pepper, cut into strips
5 tbsps soy sauce
5 tbsps vinegar
4 tbsps brown sugar
2 tbsps cornstarch
vetsin to taste
pinch of black pepper, pounded

Directions:

1. Clean and fry fish and set aside. Fry garlic, onions, and sweet pepper.
2. Make a medium thick gravy from the mixture of water, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Add the fried garlic, onions and sweet pepper, and boil for 3 minutes. Season with vetsin.
3. Place the fish on a platter, pour the gravy over it and garnish with onions and parsley. Serve hot.

Good for 6 to 8 persons.

Happy cooking!

Source: Philippine Fiesta Recipes
by Leonarda R Belmonte and Perla B Del Mundo