Paksiw na Isda

Ingredients for Paksiw na Isda

• 800 g fish, such as milkfish, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces if large
• 1/2 thumb-size piece ginger, thinly sliced and pounded
• 3/4 cup vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 2 eggplants, sliced
• 5 green finger chillies
• 4 bay leaves
• 1/2 tbsp whole peppercorns
• Fish sauce, to taste
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 6 garlic cloves, pounded

How to cook Paksiw na Isda

1. 1.Combine vinegar, water, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, and peppercorns in a pot; bring to a boil.
2. 2.Add fish, eggplant, finger chillies, bay leaves, and onion.
3. 3.Cover, reduce to medium heat, and simmer for 15 minutes until the fish is cooked through and eggplant is tender.
4. 4.Serve hot with rice.