This dish is so easy to cook, you’ll be done before you could even say “Pasko Paksiw!”
Ingredients?! What ingredients?
· 2 pieces large Bangus (can also use any kinds of fish), cut into three parts
· 1 medium-sized onion, quartered
· 5 cloves garlic, crushed
· 2 pieces long green pepper (siling haba), sliced diagonally
· 2 pieces dried Bay leaves (dahon ng laurel)
· 1 small piece ginger, sliced
· 2 cups vinegar
· 1 cup water
· salt and pepper to taste
I’m staaaarving, tell me how, NOW!
· Wash the fish thoroughly with water.
· In a large cooking pot, place the garlic, onion and ginger at the bottom.
· Then, arrange the fish, green pepper and bay leaves on top.
· Pour the vinegar and water. Season with salt and pepper.
· Cover the pot and bring to a simmer for 20 minutes or until the fish is cooked.
Ready, Set, PAKALS!
Level up! Paksiw is best served a day after, when the flavor has seeped into the fish.
You can also add eggplant and bitter gourd (ampalaya) for a more filling meal!
You can also add eggplant and bitter gourd (ampalaya) for a more filling meal!