Delicious Escabeche: Sweet & Sour Fish You'll Crave

This Easy Filipino Escabeche is a delightful sweet and sour fish dish you'll love.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Filipino

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

1 whole Tilapia Try red snapper or grouper for variation.
1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning.
2 tablespoons Cooking Oil Any neutral oil like canola.

For the Sauce

1 cup Vinegar Cane vinegar is ideal.
1 tablespoon Sugar Adjust to taste.
1 tablespoon Cornstarch Dissolve in water before use.
2 tablespoons Ketchup Optional.

For the Vegetables

1 cup Red Bell Pepper Chopped.
1 cup Green Bell Pepper Chopped.
1 cup Carrots Sliced thinly.
1 inch Ginger Fresh, minced.
1 medium Onion Chopped.
2 cloves Garlic Minced.

Equipment

Frying Pan
medium saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the fish by cleaning the whole tilapia, patting it dry, and seasoning with salt. Fry in hot oil for 6-8 minutes on each side until crispy.
Sauté garlic, ginger, and onion in oil in a saucepan over medium heat for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
Add sliced carrots and bell peppers to the saucepan and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
Mix vinegar and dissolved cornstarch into the vegetables, add sugar and optional ketchup, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve fried fish on a platter, pouring the sweet and sour sauce with vegetables over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve alongside steamed rice for a complete meal. Adjust sugar and vinegar to match your taste preferences.

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