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Inun-unan

Inun-unan gently braises milkfish and vegetables in a bright cane-vinegar broth.

40 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Inun-unan

  • 2 milkfish, scaled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 Asian eggplants
  • 12 okra, trimmed
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 head garlic, halved crosswise
  • 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, thinly sliced
  • 6 long green or red chillies
  • 1 cup cane vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • Salt, to taste

How to cook Inun-unan

  1. 1.Arrange milkfish, eggplants, okra, onion, garlic, ginger, chillies, vinegar, water, peppercorns, and salt in a pot.
  2. 2.Cover and slowly bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. 3.Lower heat and simmer gently for 15 minutes, until fish is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  4. 4.Turn off heat and serve at room temperature.
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