5.0 from 9 votes
Sinanglay na Tilapia
Sinanglay na Tilapia is stuffed fish stewed in coconut milk and chili peppers. It's rich, creamy, and delicious with steamed rice.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 356 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 2 whole tilapia, cleaned, scaled, and gutted
- 2 large Roma tomatoes, diced
- 4 shallots, peeled and chopped
- 1 thumb-sized ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon tamarind powder or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 bunches large pechay leaves, stems trimmed
- 4 (about 1 foot long each) pandan leaves
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 2 finger chili peppers
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse fish and make sure innards are completely removed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a bowl, combine tomatoes, shallots, ginger, and tamarind powder.
- Rinse pandan leaves and pat dry.
- Divide tomato-onion mixture and gently spoon into the belly cavity of each fish.
- Wrap fish with pechay and tie with pandan to completely secure.
- In a wide pan, arrange prepared fish parcels in a single layer.
- Add coconut milk and chili peppers. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and bring to a simmer over low heat. Continue to cook for about 20 to 25 minutes or until fish is cooked through and sauce is reduced. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Cook low and slow for a smooth, creamy sauce. Do not allow the coconut milk to boil lest it curdles and separates.
Nutrition Information
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
409mg
(17%)
Potassium
1682mg
(48%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
19025IU
(381%)
Vitamin C
199.4mg
(222%)
Calcium
479mg
(48%)
Iron
7.4mg
(41%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 1682mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 19025IU | 381% |
| Vitamin C | 199.4mg | 222% |
| Calcium | 479mg | 48% |
| Iron | 7.4mg | 41% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.