4.5 from 36 votes
Escabeche Lapu Lapu
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 520 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
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.
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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
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
% 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.