A Delicious Filipino Dish: Fried Bighead Carp Adobo With Kangkong

in Hive Food3 days ago (edited)

‎Hi, all!

‎Today I'm sharing a delicious Filipino dish. 🌷

‎It was a Fried Bighead Carp Adobo With Kangkong. 🌸

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This fish is known for its mild flavor and numerous intermuscular bones, which can make it somewhat challenging to eat.

‎But because it's affordable and has a high protein content, I grabbed some.

‎So join me in the kitchen as I make this flavorful and savory dish.

‎Let's get cooking!

INGREDIENTS: bighead carp fillets, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, onion, salt, sugar, cooking oil, and kangkong (water spinach)

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PREPARATION:

‎• After cleaning and preparing the fish, ensuring it was properly scaled and gutted, I put some salt in it, allowing the flavors to seep. After that, I fried it until golden brown.

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• While waiting for it, I prepared the kangkong, washing and cutting the leafy greens. I also minced some garlic and chopped the onion.

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‎• Once everything was fried, in the same pan, I sauteed garlic and onion until fragrant. I also add the kangkong, a splash of soy sauce, salt, sugar, and some water. Then I added the vinegar late. Allow it to evaporate before stirring and mixing the flavors. Honestly, I just copied it somewhere online. Lol. So every time I used vinegar in the dish, I mimicked that cooking technique. 😅

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‎• After bringing it to a boil, I added the fried bighead carp. Gently handling it, making sure not to break or damage the tender flesh. I also coat the fish evenly with the flavorful adobo sauce, and let it simmer for a minute. After a quick simmer, voila! It's time to plate up and enjoy!

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‎Introducing my classic bighead carp adobo!

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It tastes so rich and savory, with crispy fish and the freshness of kangkong, making it a delicious harmony of flavors.

‎Honestly, I'm obsessed with this recipe, and I think you'll be too! 🩷

‎Until my next Filipino dish...

Thanks for the visit! Have a lovely day. Buh-bye. 💗🌸

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Wow! It looks so delicious and healthy! I’m not really a fan of that kind of fish, and honestly, when I first saw the picture, I thought it was tilapia because they look so similar. Nagcrave man ako ng kangkong tagal na kasi nung last na kain ko nyan. 😫

Haha, same tayo. I don't like that fish talaga because of its sandamakmak na bones. But I can consider eating it. Especially when it is cooked flavorfully. Matabang kasi syang isda kaya dapat yung luto sakanya is malasa talaga. ☺️