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Paksiw na Salmon sa Gata

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Paksiw na Salmon sa Gata

Paksiw na salmon sa gata braises salmon heads in coconut cream, vinegar, and chilies.

45 minutes · Serves 3

Ingredients for Paksiw na Salmon sa Gata

  • 2 salmon heads, halved and cleaned
  • 3/4 cup ampalaya leaves, optional
  • 3 thumb-sized pieces ginger, sliced
  • 8 tbsp coconut vinegar
  • 2 cups coconut cream
  • 3 long green chili peppers
  • 1 small red onion, optional
  • 5 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 4 Thai chilies, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup water

How to cook Paksiw na Salmon sa Gata

  1. 1.Combine salmon heads, ginger, garlic, onion, Thai chilies, coconut vinegar, and water in a pot. Bring to a boil.
  2. 2.Add long green peppers, cover, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  3. 3.Pour in coconut cream and stir. Let it return to a boil, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  4. 4.Stir in ampalaya leaves, if using. Season with salt and black pepper, then serve.
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