Fish Escabeche Recipe na Isdang Galunggong

Escabeche Recipe – Sweet & Sour Filipino Fish Perfection!

Turn humble galunggong into a vibrant, celebratory dish with this classic Filipino Escabeche recipe! Crispy fried fish smothered in a tangy-sweet sauce with chunky pineapples, bell peppers, and carrots – a feast for the eyes and palate that’s surprisingly easy to make.

Why This Escabeche Shines:

🎨 Colorful Festivity – Bright red peppers, golden sauce & green garnishes
🍯 Perfect Harmony – The golden ratio of sweet (pineapple) & sour (vinegar)
🐟 Crispy-to-Tender – Fried fish stays crunchy under that glossy sauce
🎉 Fiesta Favorite – Always on the table during special occasions

How Filipinos Serve It:

🍚 On a banana leaf – For that handaan presentation
🥒 With atchara – Pickled papaya cuts through richness
🍻 With ice-cold soda – Balances the tangy notes

Fun Fact: The vinegar in escabeche originally preserved the fish – now we love it for that zingy flavor!

Love sweet-sour dishes? Try our Pork Hamonado or Pork Asado next!

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Happy cooking! 😋🐟

Cooking Video Recipe: Escabecheng Galunggong

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Fish Escabeche Recipe na Isdang Galunggong

Author: Yummy Food Ph Cooking Method: Frying, Sauteing, Simmering Cuisine: Asian, Filipino Courses: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Egg Free Fish High Protein Pescetarian Quick Meals

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 5

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

In the Philippines, fish escabeche (also known as Escabecheng Isda) is a sweet and sour dish. Escabeche recipe is a wonderful and simple dish to prepare. In this recipe, we use galunggong fish. Escabeche is a dish that is frequently served on special occasions.The sweet and sour tastes of it are delectable, perfectly matched with warm rice.

Ingredients

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Servings

Main Ingredients

• 5 fish galunggong (cleaned)
• ¹⁄₂ tsp salt (to taste)
• cooking oil (for frying)

Sauce Ingredients

• 3-4 tbsp cooking oil (for sauting)
• 2 thumb sized ginger (cut into strips)
• 5 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 red onion (sliced)
• 1 tomato (sliced)
• 1 carrot (sliced)
• 1 red bell pepper (cut into strips)
• 1 green bell pepper (cut into strips)
• ¹⁄₄ cup vinegar
• ¹⁄₄ cup white sugar
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• ¹⁄₂ cup water
• salt (to taste)

Instructions

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1. Clean and wash the fish, then drain and place it in a container with salt to taste.

2. Prepare all of the ingredients, including peeling and slicing the vegetables.

3. In a pan, heat the cooking oil, then gently add the fish to fry. When it is cooked, take it out of the pan, drain excess oil, and set it aside.

4. In a separate pan, sauté ginger, onion, garlic, carrot, and bell pepper.

5. Add vinegar, sugar, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes.

6. Add a little water and season with salt. Cook for 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

7. Place the fried fish and toss with the sauce before serving.

8. Transfer into a serving plate and serve. Happy eating! Share.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 486kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 23.7g37%

Saturated Fat 4.1g21%

Cholesterol 55mg19%

Sodium 509mg22%

Potassium 928mg27%

Total Carbohydrate 17.8g6%

Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%

Sugars 13.4g

Protein 48.8g98%

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Calcium 2 mg

Iron 11 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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