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Kilawing Isda

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Kilawing Isda

Kilawing Isda cures fresh white fish in bright vinegar and citrus with aromatic vegetables.

4 hours 5 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Kilawing Isda

  • 500 g white fish meat, such as grouper or snapper, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup cane vinegar
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced ginger
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green chillies, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How to cook Kilawing Isda

  1. 1.Mix fish with 1/2 cup vinegar and soak for at least 5 minutes.
  2. 2.Drain fish in a colander and lightly squeeze out excess liquid.
  3. 3.Combine remaining vinegar, lemon juice, ginger, onion, garlic, chillies, coconut milk if using, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4.Mix fish with the dressing, cover, and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. Serve chilled.
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