How to Cook Paksiw na Isda

Paksiw na Isda

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces large Bangus (can also use any kinds of fish), cut into three parts
  • 1 medium-sized onion, quartered
  • 5 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 pieces long green pepper (siling haba), sliced diagonally
  • 2 pieces dried Bay leaves (dahon ng laurel)
  • 1 small piece ginger, sliced
  • 2 cups vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Procedures

  • Wash the fish thoroughly with water.
  • In a large cooking pot, place the garlic, onion and ginger at the bottom.
  • Then, arrange the fish, green pepper and bay leaves on top.
  • Pour the vinegar and water. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a simmer for 20 minutes or until the fish is cooked.

Spiced Beef Recipes

Spiced Beef

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup dark soy sauce
  • 2 pounds boneless beef shank
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 3 ½ cups water
  • 2 tbsp dry sherry
  • 2 slices ginger
  • ½ tsp Szechuan peppercorn or coriander seeds, taste
  • 1- 2 inch cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp vegetable
  • 2 star anise
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar

Cooking Methods

  • Stir- fry garlic and ginger then add beef for a minute.
  • Add dry sherry, soy sauce, water, cinnamon stick, star anise, and the peppercorn or coriander seeds.
  • Bring to boil then let it simmer for 2 hours.
  • Stir in sugar and let it simmer for 10 minutes then remove beef from pan.
  • Thinly slice beef and serve cold on platter then garnish with cilantro.