How to Cook Fish Paksiw

Fish Paksiw (boiled pickled fish and vegetables) is a popular Filipino recipe. The fish is cooked in water, vinegar and spices to add to the natural flavor of the fish. This recipe is very easy to make and takes only few minutes. Likewise, is very healthy. Here's how to prepare it:

Things You'll Need

  • 2 pieces large tilapia cut in 3 parts
  • 1 medium-size onion (diced)
  • 10 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 1 small ginger (quartered)
  • 1 medium-size green pepper (sliced)
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a casserole or cooking pot, put the crushed garlic, diced onions, and ginger slices at the bottom. Distribute them evenly.

  2. Next, arrange the slices of fish on the next layer. Be sure that you cleaned the fish very good before putting them into the cooking pot.

  3. After the slices of fish are arranged, add 1 cup of water and ½ cup of vinegar into the pot. You can use the natural vinegar from coconut or distilled one from sugar cane. It depends on your preference.

  4. Take the sliced green bell pepper and put them on top of the fish.

  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. Cover the pot and simmer in medium heat for about 15 minutes or until the fish is thoroughly cooked.

  7. Serve hot with rice.