Quick & Easy Ginataang Isda
Ginataan or guinataan is a term used to refer to any food cooked with coconut milk or gata - hence the name. It literally translates to “cooked with coconut milk”. So, Ginataang Isda in English is fish cooked with coconut milk.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino
Servings: 6
- 800 grams Grey mullet
- 1 piece Onion
- 5 cloves Garlic
- 1 piece Ginger
- 3 pieces Tomatoes
- 2 pieces Lemongrass
- Salt & pepper
- 2 pieces Pechay or Bok-choy
- 5 pieces Long chilies
- 2 tbsp Vinegar
- 3 pieces Bay leaves
Let's add salt to the fish.
Heat oil in a pan, Make it ready to fry on high heat. Fry until golden brown. Set aside.
Saute garlic, onion, ginger, and tomatoes.
Add bay leaves, and lemongrass
Add the fish. Add salt & pepper to taste.
Add the coconut milk and pechay (or Bok-choy). COver & simmer for about 15 minutes on medium heat,
Add chilies & vinegar. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Enjoy.