Best 2 Moms Filipino Escabeche Recipes

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Filipino Escabeche is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of sweet, sour, and savory. It is made with fried fish or vegetables marinated in a vinegar-based sauce. The marinade typically includes vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, onions, carrots, bell peppers, and spices. Escabeche is a popular dish in the Philippines and is often served as an appetizer or side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover fish or vegetables. This article provides two recipes for Filipino Escabeche: one for fish and one for vegetables. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. With its tangy and flavorful sauce, Escabeche is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SNAPPER ESCABèCHE

Snapper Escabèche image

This is a grilled version of a classic Filipino dish. Skin-on snapper is grilled and finished with julienned vegetables and a quick sweet and sour sauce that's filled with island flavors. If you're not a fan of snapper, feel free to substitute it with any white meaty fish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing and for the grill
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
1/2 cup coconut or rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 bunch scallions
2 red bell peppers, cut into quarters
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 4- to 5-ounce skin-on red snapper fillets
2 cups cooked jasmine rice

Steps:

Preheat a grill to medium high. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, pineapple juice, fish sauce, brown sugar and ketchup. Bring to a steady simmer and cook until reduced by almost half, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the scallions and bell peppers in a medium bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Grill until well marked and tender, about 2 minutes per side for the scallions and 3 minutes per side for the peppers.
Score the skin side of the snapper fillets, making a few small slashes. Pat dry. Brush both sides of the fillets with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the fish skin-side down, covered, until it's cooked around the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook through, 3 to 4 more minutes.
Cut the scallions into 3-inch pieces and cut the peppers into 1/4-inch strips. Divide the vegetables and fish among plates. Pour some of the sauce on top and serve the rest on the side. Serve with the rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 45 milligrams, Sodium 1542 milligrams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 27 grams

FILIPINO FISH ESCABECHE

Filipino Fish Escabeche image

Tilapia, cod, or halibut can be used for making this Filipino fish dish, which comes with a sweet and sour sauce.

Provided by lola

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Filipino

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup oil for frying
1 (4 ounce) whole tilapia, cleaned and scaled
salt to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 (1 inch) piece ginger, thinly sliced crosswise, or to taste
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup distilled white vinegar
5 tablespoons white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Pat tilapia dry with a paper towel. Cut 2 to 3 slits on either side of the fish. Sprinkle salt on top. Fry in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add red bell pepper and ginger; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Mix water, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl. Pour into the onion mixture in the skillet. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add cornstarch. Boil, stirring often, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over the fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 95.2 mg, Sugar 18 g

Tips:

Use fresh fish: Fresh fish will give your escabeche the best flavor. If you can, try to use a firm-fleshed fish like salmon, trout, or tilapia.
Marinate the fish overnight: This will allow the flavors of the marinade to penetrate the fish and give it a more complex flavor. To marinate the fish, combine the vinegar, garlic, onions, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt in a bowl. Add the fish and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Fry the fish until golden brown: When you're ready to cook the fish, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the fish in batches until it is golden brown on all sides. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.
Make the sauce: While the fish is frying, make the sauce. In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, water, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the carrots, onions, and bell peppers.
Add the fish to the sauce: Once the sauce has cooled slightly, add the fried fish to the saucepan. Gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Escabeche is a delicious and versatile Filipino dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover fish and vegetables, and it is also a good way to get your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook fish, give escabeche a try. You won't be disappointed!