Nilasing na Tilapia

Ingredients for Nilasing na Tilapia

• 1 tilapia, scaled and gutted
• 1 tbsp coarse sea salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup cooking wine, sherry or shaoxing
• 1½ cups cooking oil

How to cook Nilasing na Tilapia

1. 1.Rub tilapia, including its cavity, with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
2. 2.Pour cooking wine over the fish in a deep dish; marinate 15 minutes per side.
3. 3.Shake cornstarch and flour together in a resealable bag. Add fish and shake until fully coated.
4. 4.Heat oil and fry over medium heat until one side is golden and crisp; turn and cook the second side the same way.
5. 5.Drain on paper towels and serve hot.