Pinaputok na Isda

Ingredients for Pinaputok na Isda

• 1 medium tilapia, black snapper, or other grilling fish, scaled
• 1 large tomato, chopped and deseeded
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2-inch ginger, finely chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Oil, as needed
• 3 tbsp soy sauce

How to cook Pinaputok na Isda

1. 1.Score the fish 3 to 4 times on each side. Season the cavity, exterior, and cuts with salt and pepper; rest 15 minutes.
2. 2.Mix tomato, onion, ginger, juice of 1/2 lemon, salt, and pepper. Pack the mixture into the fish cavity.
3. 3.Rub fish with oil and grill over charcoal, turning as needed, until cooked through and lightly charred on both sides.
4. 4.Mix soy sauce with remaining lemon juice for dipping. Serve the grilled fish with the dip.