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How to Cook Ginataang Galunggong (Scad Fish in Coconut Milk)

This recipe is scad fish or galunggong cooked in vinegar and coconut milk.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Fish Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: ginataang galunggong, scad fish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kilo fresh galunggong medium sized
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 native green pepper long
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. vetsin or MSG
  • 1 tbsp. ginger minced
  • 1 and 1/2 cup coconut cream thick

Instructions

How to cook Ginataang Galunggong

  • Clean galunggong, arrange in a shallow pan.
  • Add salt, vinegar, water, pepper, ginger and vetsin.
  • Boil, do not stir. Cook for 5 minutes. Add coconut cream.
  • Stir gently so the cream would not curdle.
  • When it boils, cover and lower heat.
  • Cook for 10 minutes and until sauce thickens.