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Sinanglay na Tilapia
This Sinanglay na Tilapia recipe is a great way to elevate your simple fish into a creamy and delicious dish that is still easy to make and budget-friendly too. It is a healthy and yummy addition to your daily meal rotation.
Servings: 3
Calories: 280 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian , Filipino
Ingredients
- 2 big or 3 medium whole tilapia gills removed and gutted, scaled, tail and fins trimmed
- 1 large red onion chopped
- 1 thumb ginger chopped finely
- 3 pieces ripe tomatoes cut into small cubes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4-6 pieces pechay
- 3 pieces lemongrass
- 1 can coconut milk
- 3 pieces long green chili
- 1 piece chili labuyo chopped - optional
Instructions
- Using a knife, make a long incision along the back of the tilapia all through the stomach cavity to create a “pocket”. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine red onion, tomato, ginger, and garlic. Season with (½ teaspoon) salt and mix using hands to combine.
- Stuff each fish with the filling then wrap with pechay leaves. You may need 2-3 leaves per piece depending on how large the leaves and fish are. Use the lemon grass to tie around the leaves to secure it in place.
- Arrange the wrapped tilapia in a wok or deep skillet in a single layer. Pour in the coconut milk. Add the chilis and season with salt. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Remove the cover and cook for another 5 minutes to reduce the liquid.
- Transfer to a serving dish. Serve with steaming hot rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
810mg
(34%)
Potassium
414mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
157IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 810mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 157IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.