Adobong Tilapia

An easy to cook tilapia stewed in vinegar, soy sauce and garlic. The same method of cooking pork adobo but only for a shorter time because fish requires shorter cooking time. And this is a healthy dish too because fishes like tilapia has almost no cholesterol unlike pork and rich in omega-3 fatty acid that is good for the heart.

To cook adobong tilapia; Remove internal organs and gills if not yet removed when you bought it on the market. Scrape scales of fish. Clean. Arrange on shallow pan. Add all ingredients. Cover. Let boil, then lower heat and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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How to Cook Adobong Tilapia

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Fish Recipe

Cuisine: Filipino

Servings: 4 servings

Author: Manny

Ingredients

• 1 kilo medium sized tilapia
• 5-6 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. vetsin or MSG
• 2 Tbsp. cooking oil

Instructions

How to cook Adobong Tilapia

• Remove internal organs and gills if not yet removed when you bought it on the market.
• Scrape scales of fish. Clean. Arrange on shallow pan.
• Add all ingredients. Cover. Let boil, then lower heat and cook for 15 - 20 minutes.
• Serve hot with steamed rice.