Soy Sauce Fish (Adobong Isda)

ADOBONG ISDA or fish adobo recipe is another simple yet delicious dish. Usually the fish is marinated, fried then simmer in a blend of soy sauce, vinegar, sugar,and salt.

Serves 2-3 persons

INGREDIENTS

• 1 medium-sized fish (milkfish, tuna, salmon), sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cup vinegar
• sugar, salt and pepper to taste
• cooking oil
• 1 small onion, minced(optional)
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, minced(optional)
• 1 small bay leaf (optional)
• 1 red chili, sliced diagonally(optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Part 1

1. In a bowl, combine fish, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper.
2. Marinate for an hour in the refrigerator. Drain fish and reserve the marinade.

Part 2

1. In a frying pan, heat oil and fry the fish until golden brown on both sides. Drain and set aside.

Part 3

1. In a sauce pan, heat oil and saute the garlic, onion and ginger.
2. Pour marinade then bring to boil.
3. Add fried fish and bay leaf then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Adjust the taste according to taste.
5. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate. Serve with steamed rice.

Credits to: filipinostylerecipe.com/2012/05/adobong-isda