Pesang Isda Recipe (Fish in Ginger Broth)

Pesang Isda or Fish in Ginger Broth is a healthy and delicious Filipino dish that is easy to make and budget-friendly as well.

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Pesang Isda Recipe (Fish in Ginger Broth)

Pesang Isda, or Fish in Ginger Broth, is a simple everyday Filipino dish that is easy to make, budget-friendly, and deliciously savory! This hearty and healthy comfort food is great for rainy days, especially when served with lots of steamed white rice!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: bok choy, cabbage, fish, ginger, potatoes, red snapper

Servings:

Calories: 242kcal

Author: Bebs

Ingredients

1 kg red snapper about 3 pcs
2 cloves garlic minced
1 small onion sliced
2 thumbs ginger julienned
2 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
2 medium potatoes peeled & quartered
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 small cabbage quartered
2-3 bunch bok choy leaves separated
5 cups water
salt
oil for frying

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cut the fish in half and thoroughly rub salt all over the fish.
1 kg red snapper, salt
In a frying pan, pour oil and then cook the fish over medium heat. Cook until both sides are golden brown.
oil
Remove from pan then set aside.
In a pot, sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until aromatic. Add the fish sauce and water. Stir to combine.
2 cloves garlic, 1 small onion, 2 thumbs ginger, 2 ½ tablespoons fish sauce, 5 cups water
Add the potatoes. Cover the pot and cook until potatoes are tender.
2 medium potatoes
Remove cover and add the pepper, stir well. Add the cooked fish and the quartered cabbage into the pot. Cover and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
½ teaspoon ground pepper
Remove the cover then add the bok choy. Cover again and simmer for another minute.
1 small cabbage, 2-3 bunch bok choy
Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve hot with white steamed rice.

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