Ginataang Tilapia (Tilipia in Spicy Coconut Milk)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 2 cloves garlic (- minced)
• 1 medium onion (- chopped)
• 1 thumb ginger (- cut into 5-6 thin slices)
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric ((fresh) - cut into strips (optional))
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
• 2-3 tablespoons fish salt
• 2-3 medium-sized Tilapia (- scaled, gutted and cleaned)
• 1 cup malunggay leaves ((or a bunch of Pak Choi))
• 1-2 pieces siling labuyo (or 2-3 pieces bird's eye chili - cut into 3-4 pieces each)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a wide pan, saute garlic, onion, and ginger in oil over medium-low heat.

2. 2

   Add the Turmeric and cook for another minute.

3. 3

   Pour in the coconut milk and fish sauce and bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Add the Tilapia and chili and let it cook covered for 5-7 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the Malunggay or Pak Choi a minute before turning off the heat.