Escabeche Lapu Lapu
User Reviews
4.5
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
520 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino
Escabeche Lapu Lapu
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Filipino Escabeche with crisply-fried grouper, pickled bell peppers, shredded papaya, and sweet and sour sauce. Delicious with steamed rice and perfect for holidays and special occasions.
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Ingredients
- 1 (2 to 3 pounds) whole Lapu-Lapu
- salt and pepper to taste
- canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and julienned
- ½ small green papaya, peeled and grated
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
- 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
- 1 cup vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Clean and gut the fish. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a wide pan over medium heat, heat about 2-inch deep of oil. Add fish and cook, turning once or twice, until golden, crisp, and cooked through. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
- In a pan over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onions, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add grated papaya and bell peppers and cook, stirring regularly, until tender yet crisp. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine vinegar, sugar, and ketchup.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water. Stir until smooth. Add to the pan and continue to cook, whisking continuously, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- Place fried fish on a serving platter and garnish with the vegetable mixture. When ready to serve, pour sweet and sour sauce on top.
Notes
- If you prefer less of an acidic and more of a fruity taste, swap part or all of the vinegar with pineapple juice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
520kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
67g
(134%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
909mg
(38%)
Potassium
1982mg
(57%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
1775IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
82.2mg
(91%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
3.7mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 520kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 67g | 134% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1982mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 1775IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 82.2mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
36 reviews
Excellent
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