This sinanglay recipe can be prepared in a very simple way, but requires you to take the time to do your research before making it. The main ingredient is tilapia, which is usually stuffed with a mix of vegetables and herbs. It is then steamed in coconut milk. Once cooled, it is sliced into large pieces and cooked until tender. In addition, you should also prepare a few other ingredients to accentuate the flavor of the dish.
Whole tilapiacut a small incision in the belly (ask your fish butcher to do this for you)
Onionscut thinly or chopped
Tomatoescut in small bits
Gingercut in thin strips
Cooking SinanglayTilapia Recipe
Long green beanssitaw, cut in 3-4 inch length
Cos lettucewashed
Coconut milk
Fish sauce
Parsley
Long green chilitop cut
Salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
Mix the onions, tomatoes, ginger, parsley in a deep bowl.
Insert the spices or fillers inside the tilapia fish.
Place the long green beans and green chili and remaining spices and herbs in a pan.
Wrap the tilapia with cos lettuce and place them one by one on top of the beans.
Pour the coconut milk.
Season with fish sauce and ground peppers.
Place the pan on stove.
Cover under medium to high heat.
Check the dish after 20 minutes.
When the fish cooks, open the lid to allow the dish to dry a bit. Lower the heat to medium.
Taste the sauce. Add fish sauce or salt, according to your preference.
Serve with hot rice.
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Notes
Add more green chili for a more spicy dish. If you want the fish to be a bit dry where the skin sticks to the fish meat, allow the dish to simmer without cover.