Sinabawang Tilapia

Ingredients for Sinabawang Tilapia

• 1 kg tilapia, scaled, gutted, and cut into sections
• 6 calamansi, juiced
• 2 large tomatoes, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 whole green chilies
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch sweet potato leaves
• Fish sauce, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 cups water
• Oil, as needed

How to cook Sinabawang Tilapia

1. 1.Rub tilapia sections with salt and set aside.
2. 2.Heat oil in a pot; sauté ginger, onion, garlic, and tomatoes for several minutes, gently crushing the tomatoes.
3. 3.Add water and black pepper, cover, and bring to a boil.
4. 4.Add green chilies and gently submerge tilapia. Cover and simmer 8 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
5. 5.Stir in calamansi juice and fish sauce. Add sweet potato leaves and cook 2 minutes before serving hot.