How to cook Adobong Hito

• In the market, have the head and gills of the fish removed.
• Also remove the internal organs of the fish and wash it well.
• Let stand in vinegar for 30 minutes, drain and rub with coarse salt till slimy coating is removed.
• Rinse in vinegar again then wash fish in water.
• In a bowl marinate the fish in garlic, ginger juice and enough vinegar to cover.
• Let stand for an hour. Drain and reserve marinade.
• Heat pork lard and fry fish until crisp. Remove fish from pan and put out excess lard.
• Pour in the marinade and bring to a boil, simmer uncovered till the vinegar evaporates.
• Add hito and continue cooking till oil is clear.