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 β a feast for the eyes and palate thatβs surprisingly easy to make.
π¨ Colorful Festivity β Bright red peppers, golden sauce & green garnishes
π― Perfect Harmony β The golden ratio of sweet (pineapple) & sour (vinegar)
π Crispy-to-Tender β Fried fish stays crunchy under that glossy sauce
π Fiesta Favorite β Always on the table during special occasions
π On a banana leaf β For that handaan presentation
π₯ With atchara β Pickled papaya cuts through richness
π» With ice-cold soda β Balances the tangy notes
Fun Fact: The vinegar in escabeche originally preserved the fish β 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! ππ
Cooking Video Recipe: Escabecheng Galunggong
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.
Clean and wash the fish, then drain and place it in a container with salt to taste.
Prepare all of the ingredients, including peeling and slicing the vegetables.
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.
In a separate pan, sautΓ© ginger, onion, garlic, carrot, and bell pepper.
Add vinegar, sugar, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Add a little water and season with salt. Cook for 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Place the fried fish and toss with the sauce before serving.
Transfer into a serving plate and serve. Happy eating! Share.
Servings 5
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.