Peixe em escabeche

Ingredientes

• 3 king fish pieces
• 3/4 teaspoon adobo
• 2 cups oil (to fry)
• 1 cup oil
• 1 yellow onion
• 1/2 green pepper
• 1/4 red pepper
• 1 teaspoon adobo
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic paste
• 1/2 cup white vinegar

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   First, peel the onion. Cut it in half and then into 1-inch-thick wedges. Next, slice the red and green bell peppers into 1-inch thick strips. Set aside for later.

2. 2

   Season the kingfish with 3/4 teaspoon of adobo on both sides. Make sure the entire fish is well seasoned. Then, in a large pot, add 2 cups of oil over medium-high heat. Fry the fish for 5 minutes on each side. Place it on a shallow plate and set aside for later.

3. 3

   While the fish is frying, prepare the escabeche. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the oil, vegetables, black pepper, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of adobo. Cook for 5 minutes. Once cooked, turn off the heat, add the garlic paste, and vinegar, and stir.

4. 4

   Pour the escabeche marinade mix over the fried fish. Serve and enjoy!