Guinataang isda

                                         Guinataang isda
1 kilo isda, sliced
2 cups coconut cream
2 thumb sized ginger, sliced
1 onion, chopped
8 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp whole black pepper
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2cup vinegar
1 cup water
3 pcs whole red chilles
salt to taste
banana leaves , cut about 2 x 10 inches for wrapping.

Cooking procedure:

• wash fish, pat dry and rub some salt.

In a bowl, mix together:

• garlic
• onions
• tomatoes
• ginger
• dash of ground pepper

 place about tbsp mixture on top of each fish, then wrap each in banana leaves.

• Layer all the rest of ingredients in the pot except coconut cream, water and vinegar. Then place the fish wraps on top of the spices.

Now pour in the vinegar and water. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until the water is reduced  ( but not dry)

Add the coconut cream. Simmer and season with salt. Cover and cook for about 10 more minutes. Poke to see the fish are cooked. Serve with rice. Add chopped red chillis if desired.