Fish Cardillo

 

Ingredients:

3 medium-sized whole Dennis fish, cleaned and gutted (or any kind of fish like, tilapia, milkfish, cod )

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 big red tomatoes, chopped

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

2 tbsp fish sauce

2 cups water

2 eggs, slightly beaten

salt and pepper , to taste 

stalks of green onion, chopped 

Directions:

1. Clean the fish and sprinkle with salt. Let set for 10 minutes. Fry in hot oil until light brown on both sides . 

2. In the same skillet, remove some of the oil. Leave just 1 tbsp to saute ginger, garlic and onion. Then add the chopped tomatoes , let it boil in a medium heat until tomatoes are soft.

3. Add water and fish sauce to the tomato mixture and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the fried fish and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Add the beaten eggs and leave it for a minute to curdle, then gently mix the eggs to distribute evenly. 

4. Serve on a platter and garnish with green onions. Serve with white rice.