Escabeche Panlasang Pinoy(Tilapia Escabeche)How to cook Filipino Escabeche(Fish Escabeche 2019)

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while lemon juice is an affordable substitute.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option while chicken is a more affordable protein.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free while salt is a basic alternative.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is a common pantry item.

Clean and gut the tilapia, then pat dry with paper towels.

Season the tilapia with salt and pepper on both sides.

Heat oil for deep frying in a pan until shimmering.

Fry the tilapia until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes each side.

Remove the tilapia from the pan and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.

In the same pan, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Add ginger, carrots, and bell peppers, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.

Pour in ketchup, sugar, soy sauce, and water, stirring to combine.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.

Return the fried tilapia to the pan, spooning the sauce over it to coat.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.

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