Paksiw na Bisugo ala Cathy (Boiled pickled red snapper)

Despite her busy schedule, my friend Cathy always finds time to relax. And one of her relaxation regimens is cooking. Hahaha! I remember she was asking what to do with the Bisugo she had in the fridge. I suggested Fish Sarciado however we both don't know what it tastes like. She actually said "Patay tayo dyan. Manghuhula na naman ako ng lasa. Hehehe." So she ended up cooking Paksiw. Yum yum!!! :D

INGREDIENTS:

3 medium-sized fresh Bisugo (red snapper)

2 tomatoes

3 cloves garlic (crushed)

2 siling haba (banana peppers)

1 tsp peppercorn

1/4 cup vinegar

1 cup water (or less; depends upon your preference)

ginger cut into strips

patis (fish sauce)

vetsin (msg)

ampalaya (optional; sliced)

COOKING PROCEDURE:

Place Bisugo in a pot. Add tomatoes (whole), garlic, ginger and siling haba on top. Same with the ampalaya (if available). Add vinegar and water. Bring to a light boil. Add peppercorn. Season with patis and vetsin to taste. Simmer for a couple of minutes. Crush tomatoes in the pan. Continue to simmer until fish is cooked evenly. Serve with rice.