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Ginataang Tilapia (Tilipia in Spicy Coconut Milk)
Try this creamy and spicy, Ginataang Tilapia (Tilapia in coconut milk) recipe. All done in less than 15 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 578 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 medium onion - chopped
- 1 thumb ginger - cut into 5-6 thin slices
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric (fresh) - cut into strips (optional)
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk
- 2-3 tablespoons fish salt
- 2-3 medium-sized tilapia - scaled, gutted and cleaned
- 1 cup malunggay leaves (or a bunch of Pak Choi)
- 1-2 pieces siling labuyo or 2-3 pieces bird's eye chili - cut into 3-4 pieces each
Instructions
- In a wide pan, saute garlic, onion, and ginger in oil over medium-low heat.
- Add the Turmeric and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the coconut milk and fish sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Tilapia and chili and let it cook covered for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the Malunggay or Pak Choi a minute before turning off the heat.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
578kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
32g
(160%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
1064mg
(44%)
Potassium
1000mg
(29%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin C
267.5mg
(297%)
Calcium
593mg
(59%)
Iron
7.5mg
(42%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 578
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 578kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 32g | 160% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1064mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1000mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 267.5mg | 297% |
| Calcium | 593mg | 59% |
| Iron | 7.5mg | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.