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Ginataang Dilis (Anchovies in Coconut Milk)

August 4, 2015 by Manny Leave a Comment

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This ginataang dilis recipe is made by wrapping the fresh anchovies in taro root leaves (gabi leaves) then simmered in a mixture of coconut milk, spices and seasonings. This dish is great as viand accompanied with steamed rice or served with other dishes like grilled meat, fish or seafoods.

To cook ginataang dilis; Cut off dilis head. Wash and drain. Combine dilis, grated young coconut, onion, garlic, ginger and green pepper (mince or slice pepper if you want it a hot and spicy dish). Season with salt and MSG. Wrap 2-3 tablespoons mixture in gabi leaves. Form into squares or rectangles. Tie with a string. Arrange wrapped mixture in a pan, pour in thin coconut milk. Cover and let boil for a while then lower heat and simmer until cream is reduced into half. Add the thick coconut milk. Simmer again until thickens and oil comes out.

 

Ginataang Dilis
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How to Cook Ginataang Dilis (Anchovies in Coconut Milk)

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Fish Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 6 pcs
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kilo fresh small anchovies dilis
  • 1 1/2 cups grated young coconut
  • 1 medium sized onion minced
  • 1 tsp. MSG or vetsin
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. ginger minced
  • 3 to 4 green finger chili pepper siling haba
  • 2 Tbsp. salt
  • 5 to 6 large wilted taro root leaves or gabi leaves
  • 1 cup thick coconut milk 1st extract
  • 1 cup thin coconut milk 2nd extract

    Instructions

    How to cook Ginataang Dilis

    • Cut off dilis head. Wash and drain. Combine dilis, grated young coconut, onion, garlic, ginger and green pepper (mince or slice pepper if you want it a hot and spicy dish).
    • Season with salt and MSG.
    • Wrap 2-3 tablespoons mixture in gabi leaves. Form into squares or rectangles. Tie with a string.
    • Arrange wrapped mixture in a pan, pour in thin coconut milk.
    • Cover and let boil for a while then lower heat and simmer until cream is reduced into half.
    • Add the thick coconut milk. Simmer again until thickens and oil comes out.
    • Then, it is ready to serve.

     

    Ginataang Dilis

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    Filed Under: Fish Recipes Tagged With: anchovies, coconut milk, dilis, gabi leaves, ginataang dilis, taro leaves

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