Paksiw Na Isda (Boiled Pickled Fish And Vegetables)

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Ingredients:
1 1/2 pound milkfish (OR white fish), cleaned, head and tail removed
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 inch ginger, crushed
2 pieces banana peppers
1/2 cup ampalaya (bitter melon)
1/2 cup eggplant, sliced

Directions:

1. Cut fish into 4 slices. Place fish in a teflon or porcelain coated skillet.

2. Add all other ingredients, except ampalaya and eggplant, cover and bring to a boil. Let simmer about 10 minutes, turning fish once to evenly.

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

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

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

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