Adobong Isda

 Adobong Isda is a popular Filipino dish made with fish cooked in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and other seasonings. Here is a recipe to make Adobong Isda:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of fish (tilapia, bangus, or any other white fish)
• 1/2 cup of vinegar
• 1/2 cup of soy sauce
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1 tbsp of brown sugar
• 1 head of garlic, minced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp of whole peppercorns
• 2 tbsp of cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Clean the fish, remove the scales and guts, and cut into serving pieces.
2. In a large bowl, mix the vinegar, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, onion, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
3. Add the fish pieces to the marinade and mix well. Marinate the fish for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight, in the refrigerator.
4. In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Remove the fish from the marinade and reserve the marinade for later.
5. Fry the fish until both sides are lightly browned. Set aside.
6. In the same pan, sauté the remaining garlic and onions until they are soft and fragrant.
7. Add the reserved marinade to the pan and bring it to a boil.
8. Reduce the heat and add the fried fish pieces. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the fish is cooked through.

Serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy your Adobong Isda!