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Catfish Fried In Cornmeal

This is one of the old time favorites here in Texas. My husband is one of them who likes to have it often. This is what he likes to order when we eat at a seafood restaurant. I had to learn to make it at home because he will not eat or enjoy any fishContinue reading “Catfish Fried In Cornmeal”

Tinapa (Smoked Fish)

Here is a bonus. While I was fishing for bigger fishes I came across these perches that were about 4” to 6” long, which are pretty big for this species. They are good to eat to people who don’t mind the bones and they do have plenty of small, needle-sharp bones, hence they are calledContinue reading “Tinapa (Smoked Fish)”

Grilled Milkfish

Inihaw na Bangus I usually leave the scales on to further protect the fish from the grill. Slice the fish open on the dorsal (back) side all the way from the tail to the back of the head being careful not to cut the other side (belly side). Split the head open and spread itContinue reading “Grilled Milkfish”

Salmon Bistik

Actually, this dish is a Filipino dish that is made with Bangus or Milkfish. To do that, the bangus is butterflied or cut crosswise about 1 ½ “ to 2” wide then marinated in soy sauce as in the recipe below. I experimented with this recipe using salmon to see if the flavor is acceptableContinue reading “Salmon Bistik”

Boiled Shrimp and Crabs Filipino Style

Halabos na Hipon at Alimasag Halabos is simply shrimp cooked in a wok in very little water with salt. It is cooked uncovered until the shrimp is done and the water has dried. I just had to include this here even if it doesn’t need a special cooking procedure because it is not always possibleContinue reading “Boiled Shrimp and Crabs Filipino Style”

Sinigang Na Hipon or Any Fish

Shrimp Sinigang or Fish Sinigang Shrimp Sinigang is one of the most popular everyday dishes other than fish (preferably Bangus) in the Philippines eaten with rice. This recipe is if you are cooking it from scratch and do not have Sinigang Instant Mix which has many different brands, e.g., Knorr, Mama Sita, Nora, Sarap, etc.Continue reading “Sinigang Na Hipon or Any Fish”

Fish Sinigang with Talbos ng Kamote

Sinigang With Sweet Potato Leaves Making this dish is the same as sinigang except guava is used instead of tamarind to sour the soup. The Guava instant soup base is also available at the Asian stores. I used sweet potato leaves (talbos ng kamote) as greens instead of kangkong or mustard greens. And I usedContinue reading “Fish Sinigang with Talbos ng Kamote”

Sinigang sa Miso at Mustasa

Sautéd Fish Sinigang with Miso and Mustard Greens It is not really Sinigang but is actually called “Ginisa sa miso at mustasa” which means “Sauted in miso and mustard greens”. Another thing that is different here is the mutard greens. Fermented mustard greens are what they use in the Philippines. Called “burong mustasa”. I seldomContinue reading “Sinigang sa Miso at Mustasa”

Salmon Patties

This patty is in a mini bun or sliders, just the perfect size. You come home from work and you don’t know what to fix for supper. You don’t have anything thawed but too tired to go out to eat. Well, here is a very quick and easy dish to prepare and is very delicious,Continue reading “Salmon Patties”

Pinangat Na Isda

I don’t know how to explain the word “pinangat”. But this is fish that is simmered in its own juice. We make this dish with very small fishes that look like Angel Fish or “Silver Dollar Fish” called “dalangat” or “sapsap”, cooked with calamansi juice with very little water or none at all. Oh, IContinue reading “Pinangat Na Isda”