Recipes Cuisine Asian Filipino Filipino Fish Escabeche Be the first to rate & review! 0 Photos Tilapia, cod, or halibut can be used for making this Filipino fish escabeche, which comes with a sweet and sour sauce. Recipe by lola Updated on June 30, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup oil for frying 1 (4 ounce) whole tilapia, cleaned and scaled salt to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 (1 inch) piece ginger, thinly sliced crosswise, or to taste 1 ¼ cups water 1 cup distilled white vinegar 5 tablespoons white sugar salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon cornstarch Directions Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pat tilapia dry with a paper towel. Cut 2 to 3 slits on either side of fish; sprinkle salt on top. Fry in hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add red bell pepper and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Mix water, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl. Pour into onion mixture in the skillet. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add cornstarch. Boil, stirring often, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over fish. Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 259 Calories 16g Fat 23g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 259 % Daily Value * Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 10mg 3% Sodium 95mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 18g Protein 6g Vitamin C 41mg 205% Calcium 23mg 2% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 230mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved