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Best Sinanglay na Tilapia Recipe

Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Keyword Seafood Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 253kcal
Cost $5-20

Ingredients

  • 4 pcs Tilapia large, cleaned and scales removed
  • 8 pcs Bok choy or pechay leaves
  • ¼ cup Ginger cut into strips
  • ½ cup Onion cut into strips
  • ½ cup Tomatoes cubed
  • ¼ cup Garlic chopped
  • 4 pcs Long green chilies
  • 2 cups Coconut milk
  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • Lemongrass

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine garlic, onion, tomatoes, and ginger then season with salt and mix.
  • Stuff the tilapia with the mixture.
  • Wrap the bok choy around the tilapia. Use 2 bok choy leaves to ensure that the entire fish is wrapped.
  • Arrange the wrapped tilapia in a wide cooking pan then pour-in coconut milk and water. Cover, and turn on heat.
  • Cook the fish in medium heat for 15 minutes.
  • Turn off heat. Remove the cooking twine and transfer the fish to a serving plate.
  • Serve hot. Share and enjoy!