Title: Paksiw Na Isda (Boiled Pickled Fish & Vegetab
Categories: Fish
Yield: 4 Servings

1 1/2	lb	Bangus (milkfish) or white fish, dressed
1/2	c	Vinegar
1/4	c	Water
1 1/2	ts	Salt
		1/2 inch ginger, crushed
2		Pieces hot banana peppers
1/2	c	Ampalaya (bitter melon)
1/2	c	Eggplant, sliced

1. Cut fish into 4 slices. Place fish in a teflon or porcelain coated skillet. Add all other ingredients, except ampalaya and eggplant, cover and bring to a boil. Let simmer about 10 minutes, turning fish once to cook evenly.

2. Transfer to a covered dish and store in the refrigerator to "age" for 2 days.

3. Reheat over moderate heat just until heated enough before serving.

4. Add ampalaya and eggplant during the last five minutes of cooking.

Preparation time: 10 minutes Aging time: 1-2 days Serves: 4

Recipes by Dennis Santiago, TWS bbs (1-310-676-0492), formatted by Manny Rothstein (1/24/94)

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