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Ginataang Tilapia

Fried fish sauteed in aromatics and cooked in coconut milk with spinach. This delicious fish recipe is a must try. Cook it for your family and share the love.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 451 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces tilapia cleaned
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 piece onion chopped
  • 1 thumb ginger cut into strips
  • 2 pieces long green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 pieces Thai Chili pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

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  1. Heat the cooking oil in a cooking pot.
  2. Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger in the hot oil
  3. Once the onion become soft, pour the coconut milk into the pot. Let boil and cover. Cook for 5 minutes between low to medium heat.
  4. Add the chili peppers and tilapia. Cover and simmer for 12 minutes.
  5. Add long green chili peppers and season with fish sauce and ground black pepper. Stir. Cook for 3 minutes.
  6. Add the spinach. Cover and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot. Share and Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can add ½ cup water if the coconut milk starts to evaporate quickly. Some people like to put a bit of vinegar when cooking this dish.
  • You can do so by adding 2 tablespoons of vinegar right after pouring the coconut oil. Salt can be used as a substitute for fish sauce.
  • Feel free to use other leafy green vegetables besides spinach. Malunggay leaves, pechay, bok choy, and hot pepper leaves are good examples.
  • Fresh tilapia can be used for this recipe. If doing so, it should be cooked for at least 10 minutes per side. Canned coconut milk can be used. It will make your dish creamier.

Nutrition Information

Calories 451kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Sodium 980mg (41%) Potassium 547mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1875IU (38%) Vitamin C 12.7mg (14%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 5.8mg (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 451

% Daily Value*

Calories 451kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Sodium 980mg 41%
Potassium 547mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1875IU 38%
Vitamin C 12.7mg 14%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 5.8mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.