Fried Tilapia in Coconut Milk (Ginataang Tilapia)

Ingredients for Fried Tilapia in Coconut Milk (Ginataang Tilapia)

• 1–2 fried tilapia
• 1 banana pepper
• 3 chili peppers, optional
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 medium red onion, sliced
• 2 thumb-sized pieces ginger, chopped
• 2–3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 cups malunggay leaves
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil

How to cook Fried Tilapia in Coconut Milk (Ginataang Tilapia)

1. 1.Heat oil in a pot and sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.
2. 2.Pour in coconut milk and bring to a boil.
3. 3.Add banana pepper and fried tilapia; cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
4. 4.Add optional chili peppers and fish sauce, turn fish carefully, cover, and cook 10 minutes.
5. 5.Add malunggay and cook 5–8 minutes; serve hot.