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Sweet and Sour Tilapia

February 23, 2019 by Manny 4 Comments

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One of the most abundant fish is the tilapia and there are also many species that are available in the wet market. In the Philippines I think there are only 2 to 3 species that are sold in wet market and supermarket. The black colored which thrive in salt water and the light grey tilapia in freshwater. The black one is usually favorable because it doesn’t have the muddy taste the most fresh water fishes has. Fresh water tilapia sometimes has strong muddy smell and taste (lasang gilik) and that is when the fish is caught from dirty water. But you can be sure if the tilapia is bred in fish ponds and specially the variety “tilapiang pampangga” is I think the best tasting tilapia I’ve known.

This sweet and sour dish is very simple to make. Just sauteing the vegetable and spices, simmering the condiments and other ingredients to make the sweet and sour sauce then pouring it over the fried tilapia.

 

Sweet and Sour Tilapia
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How to Cook Sweet and Sour Tilapia

This is a sweet and sour tilapia recipe. The fish is fried first then combined with a sweet and sour sauce made from carrots, bell peppers, onions, garlic, catsup, ginger and cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Fish Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: sweet sour tilapia
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 120kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 pcs large Tilapia or pla-pla
  • 1 medium size red bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1 small carrots cut into strips
  • 1 piece onion sliced into rings
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 thumb size ginger cut into strips
  • 2 stalks green onion cut into 1 inch long (optional)
  • 1/2 cup tomato catsup
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch dissolve in 1/2 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • Cooking oil for frying

Instructions

How to cook Sweet and Sour Tilapia:

  • Clean the tilapia and remove the gills and internal organs (if you haven't asked the fish vendor to remove the gills and internal organ.)
  • Wash in running water to clean the fishes and rub with salt. Set aside for at least 15 minutes.
  • Fry the tilapia until golden brown then transfer to a colander to drain excess oil. Transfer to a serving dish.
  • In a saucepan heat 2 Tbsp. of cooking oil and saute garlic, onion and ginger until cooked.
  • Add in the carrots and stir fry for a few seconds then add in the red bell pepper.
  • Pour the tomato ketchup and cornstarch, stir cook in low fire for a few minutes.
  • Add in the brown sugar and season with salt and pepper. Adjust the amount if necessary.
  • Add some water if the sauce seems to thick and adjust to achieve the perfect consistency.
  • Pout the sauce over the fried tilapia and garnish with green onion. Serve hot.

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Sweet and Sour Tilapia

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Author Bio

Manny Montala is a webmaster and admin of this blog and one of his interest is on the area of Filipino dishes and recipes. Please visit this blog often and bookmark. Please read my about page for details. Thanks for visiting.

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Comments

  1. Roz

    September 19, 2020 at 1:45 am

    Hello dear, what gives sour flavor here? Tomato sauce is just enough?

    Reply
    • Manny

      September 21, 2020 at 8:05 am

      5 stars
      Hi Roz, it’s tomato catsup.

      Reply
  2. Sabrina

    November 26, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    5 stars
    So gooooooooooood!!!!!!!!$$$$$!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Manny

      November 27, 2016 at 1:31 am

      5 stars
      Hi Sabrina, I’m glad you like the recipe!

      Reply

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