Sarciadong Isda, Ampalaya at Tausi

Ingredients for Sarciadong Isda, Ampalaya at Tausi

• 2 large mackerel, cut into 1 1/2-inch sections
• 1 large ampalaya
• 3 tbsp tausi (fermented black beans)
• 2 cups water
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Spring onions, chopped
• Fish sauce
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Oil

How to cook Sarciadong Isda, Ampalaya at Tausi

1. 1.Halve ampalaya, scrape out seeds, salt generously, and set aside. Season mackerel with salt and black pepper.
2. 2.Heat oil over high heat and fry mackerel until golden on all sides; remove. Rinse, thinly slice, rinse again, and drain ampalaya.
3. 3.Leave 2 to 3 tablespoons oil in the pan. Sauté garlic and onion, then cook tomato over low heat until soft.
4. 4.Stir-fry ampalaya for 1 minute. Add water, boil uncovered, and add tausi, mashing some beans.
5. 5.Return fish and boil on high 3 minutes. Season with fish sauce and pepper, then gently add beaten eggs and fold once partly set.
6. 6.Top with spring onions and serve with hot rice.