Fish Kardilyo

Ingredients for Fish Kardilyo

• 4 tilapia fillets
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 tbsp scallions, chopped
• 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup cooking oil

How to cook Fish Kardilyo

1. 1.Rub tilapia with salt and pepper, then let stand for 10 minutes. Heat oil in a frying pan.
2. 2.Dredge fish in flour, dip in some beaten egg, and coat with cornmeal. Fry until light golden brown on both sides; set aside.
3. 3.Sauté garlic, onion, and tomatoes until softened. Add fish sauce and pepper, then pour in water and bring to a boil.
4. 4.Simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining beaten egg for 5 seconds, then spoon sauce over fried fish and garnish with scallions.