Description
Stewed tambakol fish is a delicious dish that brings a warm, comforting flavor to your table, featuring a rich coconut milk base and vibrant ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1.2 kilograms tambakol fish
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 sliced onion
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
- Soy sauce (to taste)
- 2 bottle caps or bottle lids of oil
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 445g green papaya
- 1 bunch pechay
- Seasoning granules
- 3 cloves garlic (additional)
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 thumb-sized ginger
- 1/2 sliced onion (additional)
- Cooking oil
- Red and green chilies
- 1 cup coconut milk (first squeezed)
- 2 1/2 cups coconut milk (second squeezed)
Instructions
- Start by slicing and cleaning the tambakol fish. Wash it well and drain it thoroughly.
- In a large pan, combine the sliced fish with onion and garlic.
- Add the other ingredients from Set A (salt, pepper, soy sauce, oil, vinegar, and water) into the pan.
- Place the pan over medium heat without a cover and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir slightly, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 35 minutes or until the liquid is reduced.
- Once done, turn off the heat and set the fish mixture aside.
- In another pan, add cooking oil and fry the ginger for 2 minutes.
- Add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent, then include garlic and sauté until aromatic.
- Add the tomatoes and cook until soft. Throw in the red chilies and ground black pepper.
- Pour in the second squeeze of coconut milk and let it boil for 5 minutes over medium heat.
- When boiling, reduce the heat and add the green papaya. Stir, cover, and simmer until the papaya is half cooked.
- Season your dish with granules and simmer for an additional minute.
- Pour this mixture into the pan with the tambakol fish. Add long green chilies and the first squeeze of coconut milk.
- Simmer for 2 minutes, then toss in the pechay. Cover and simmer until the pechay becomes soft.
- Turn off the heat and your delicious stewed tambakol fish is ready to serve!
Notes
Choose fresh fish for the best flavor. You can adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Filipino