Ginataang Tulingan

Ingredients

• 4 pieces tulingan
• 3 ounces pork fat (sliced)
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 10 pieces kamias ((bilimbi))
• 3 thumbs ginger (julienne)
• 5 pieces Thai chili pepper
• 1 piece Chinese eggplant (sliced)
• 1 piece onion (sliced)
• 5 cloves garlic (crushed and minced)
• 1 teaspoon patis
• 1 3/4 cups water
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Clean the fish thoroughly. Create a slit on both sides and rub salt all over. Let it stay for 10 to 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Arrange pork fat, kamias, fish, and ginger. Pour water. Cover and let boil. Continue to cook in medium heat for 40 minutes.

3. 3

   Pour coconut milk into the pot. Add garlic, onion, and chili. Cover and continue to boil for another 40 minutes using between low to medium heat.

4. 4

   Add eggplant. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Season with patis and ground black pepper.

5. 5

   Transfer to a serving plate and serve.

6. 6

   Share and enjoy!