Pesang Isda Recipe (Fish in Ginger Broth)
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
5 mins
-
Cook Time
20 mins
-
Total Time
30 mins
-
Servings
6
-
Calories
242 kcal
-
Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
-
Cuisine
Filipino
Pesang Isda Recipe (Fish in Ginger Broth)
Description
This Pesang Isda recipe begins by pan-frying salted red snapper halves until both sides turn golden brown, which adds a subtle crust and flavor to the fish. Garlic, onions, and julienned ginger are sautéed to build the broth’s aromatic base. Fish sauce and water combine to form a simple but flavorful stock.
Quartered potatoes are simmered in the broth until tender, after which pepper is added for seasoning. The pre-cooked fish pieces and cabbage quarters are then added to the pot and simmered briefly to soften the cabbage without overcooking the fish. Finally, bok choy leaves are added and cooked for a minute, preserving their texture and color.
The resulting soup offers a light, aromatic broth that highlights the fresh fish and ginger flavors. Served hot, it pairs well with plain steamed rice for a nourishing meal.
Ingredients
- 1 kg red snapper about 3 pcs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion sliced
- 2 thumbs ginger julienned
- 2 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 medium potato peeled & quartered
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 small cabbage quartered
- 2-3 bunch bok choy leaves separated
- 5 cups water
- salt
- neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Cut the fish in half and thoroughly rub salt all over the fish.
- In a frying pan, pour oil and then cook the fish over medium heat. Cook until both sides are golden brown.
- Remove from pan then set aside.
- In a pot, sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until aromatic. Add the fish sauce and water. Stir to combine.
- Add the potatoes. Cover the pot and cook until potatoes are tender.
- Remove cover and add the pepper, stir well. Add the cooked fish and the quartered cabbage into the pot. Cover and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Remove the cover then add the bok choy. Cover again and simmer for another minute.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve hot with white steamed rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 918mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1649mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 12806IU | 256% |
| Vitamin C | 173mg | 192% |
| Calcium | 410mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
