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Paksiw na Tilapia
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring tilapia simmered in a tangy vinegar-based sauce, a classic Filipino comfort food.
⏱️ 30 minutes • 👥 Serves 4 • 📊 Easy • 👨‍🍳 By Ulam Today
Sangkap (Ingredients)
☐1 kilogram, cleaned and scaled Tilapia
☐1 cup, preferably cane vinegar (sukang puti) Suka (Vinegar)
☐1 cup Tubig (Water)
☐1 tablespoon Asin (Salt)
☐1 teaspoon, whole black peppercorns Paminta (Peppercorns)
☐1 medium, thinly sliced Sibuyas (Onion)
☐4 cloves, minced Bawang (Garlic)
☐1 inch, thinly sliced Luya (Ginger)
☐2-3 pieces, or to taste, siling labuyo is recommended Sili (Chili peppers)
☐2 pieces Dahon ng Laurel (Bay leaf)
How to luto (Cooking Steps)
1. Sa isang kawali, igisa ang sibuyas, bawang, at luya hanggang sa maging mabango. (In a pan, sauté the onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.)
2. Ilagay ang tilapia sa kawali. (Place the tilapia in the pan.)
3. Ibuhos ang suka at tubig. Timplahan ng asin at paminta. (Pour in the vinegar and water. Season with salt and pepper.)
4. Isama ang sili at dahon ng laurel. Takpan ang kawali at hayaang kumulo sa mababang apoy hanggang sa maluto ang tilapia (around 15-20 minutes). (Add the chili peppers and bay leaf. Cover the pan and simmer over low heat until the tilapia is cooked.) Check for doneness by gently flaking the fish with a fork.
5. Alisin ang takip at hayaang lumapot ng konti ang sawsawan. (Remove the lid and let the sauce thicken slightly.)
6. Ihain habang mainit. (Serve hot!)
Tips
Girl, alam mo ba? Para mas sosyal ang paksiw mo, add a splash of toyo! And bes, don't overcook the tilapia ha? Para super tender at juicy! Charot! Seriously though, low and slow is the key!
Luto Time: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Easy

Paksiw na Tilapia

A simple yet flavorful dish featuring tilapia simmered in a tangy vinegar-based sauce, a classic Filipino comfort food.

Crafted By: Ulam Today

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How to Cookhow to luto
1Sa isang kawali, igisa ang sibuyas, bawang, at luya hanggang sa maging mabango. (In a pan, sauté the onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.)
2Ilagay ang tilapia sa kawali. (Place the tilapia in the pan.)
3Ibuhos ang suka at tubig. Timplahan ng asin at paminta. (Pour in the vinegar and water. Season with salt and pepper.)
4Isama ang sili at dahon ng laurel. Takpan ang kawali at hayaang kumulo sa mababang apoy hanggang sa maluto ang tilapia (around 15-20 minutes). (Add the chili peppers and bay leaf. Cover the pan and simmer over low heat until the tilapia is cooked.) Check for doneness by gently flaking the fish with a fork.
5Alisin ang takip at hayaang lumapot ng konti ang sawsawan. (Remove the lid and let the sauce thicken slightly.)
6Ihain habang mainit. (Serve hot!)
Tipstips

Girl, alam mo ba? Para mas sosyal ang paksiw mo, add a splash of toyo! And bes, don't overcook the tilapia ha? Para super tender at juicy! Charot! Seriously though, low and slow is the key!