BUDGET RECIPE: Tilapia In Coconut Milk | Ginataang Tilapia | Easy Filipino Recipe [Quick & Healthy]

tilapia

🥗Healthier: snapper

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Snapper offers a similar taste with lower fat content.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering

Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes

Add tilapia fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned

Pour in coconut milk and stir gently to combine

Add green beans, bell pepper, and bay leaves

Season with fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar

Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until fish is cooked through

Adjust seasoning with black pepper and additional fish sauce if desired

Serve hot with steamed rice

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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