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Escabeche is a popular Filipino dish that consists of fried fish or meat, topped with a sweet and sour sauce made from vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and various spices. This dish has Spanish origins and the name "escabeche" comes from the Spanish word "escabechar", which means to marinate in an acidic solution.

Escabeche

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Escabeche is a popular Filipino dish that consists of fried fish or meat, topped with a sweet and sour sauce made from vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and various spices. This dish has Spanish origins and the name "escabeche" comes from the Spanish word "escabechar", which means to marinate in an acidic solution.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4 people
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 whole fish tilapia
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small ginger sliced
  • 1 small carrot cut into strips
  • 1 small green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Fry the fish until golden brown on each side. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in cooking oil.
  • Add carrots, green and red bell peppers to the saucepan.
  • Pour vinegar and sugar into the mixture.
  • Stir in cornstarch and water, stirring occasionally.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and cook until the sauce thickens.
  • Pour the sauce over the fried fish.

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Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 46gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 792mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2.5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.4mg
Keyword Filipino Escabeche Recipe, How to Cook Escabeche, Sweet and Sour Fish Dish
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