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Paksiw na Salmon sa Gata

A classic Filipino sour stew featuring salmon heads simmered in coconut cream and vinegar with ginger, chili, and bitter melon leaves.

Difficulty Medium
Time 35 min
Servings 3
Ingredients 12
Steps 7
Paksiw na Salmon sa Gata
Filipino Updated 5/17/2018

Ingredients

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  • 2 pieces salmon heads cut into half and cleaned
  • 3/4 cup ampalaya leaf
  • 3 pieces ginger sliced
  • 8 tablespoons coconut vinegar
  • 2 cups coconut cream
  • 3 pieces long green chili pepper
  • 1 piece red onion
  • 5 cloves garlic crushed
  • 4 pieces thai chili chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

7 cooking steps

  1. Combine salmon heads, ginger, garlic, onion, chili, vinegar, and water in a pot. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add long green chili peppers. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the coconut cream and stir. Let the mixture come back to a boil. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Add the ampalaya leaves and stir.
  5. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
  6. Transfer to a serving plate and serve.
  7. Serve hot with steamed rice, if desired. Enjoy!

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