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tilapia fillet fish escabeche recipe
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Tilapia Fillet Fish Escabeche Recipe

Sweet and sour tilapia fillet recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino, Mediterranean, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Spanish
Keyword: escabeche, filipino escabeche, fish escabeche, fish fillet
Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 3 tilapia fillet
  • 3/4 cup vinegar
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved with 2 tbsp water
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1/4 cup ginger roots, julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry tilapia fillets. Remove from heat; transfer onto a plate and set aside.
  • In another or same frying pan, heat 2-3 tablespoons vegetable. Saute onions first until soft, then add garlic. Stir until garlic is brown. 
  • Add the tomatoes and carrots. Stir 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the ginger and bell peppers. Stir for at least 3 minutes. 
  • Add water and vinegar, then mix to blend. Follow with sugar and mix well. 
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Remove cover, stir a little, and taste. If it's too sour for your liking, add sugar or water. If it's too sweet, add vinegar or water. 
  • Add cornstarch. Mix well until the sauce is thick.
  • Remove from heat. Pour a desired amount of sauce over the top of the fried fillets. 
  • Serve with rice or any of your favorite accompaniments.