Pan-Fried Tilapia with Kare-Kare Sauce and Toasted Garlic

Serves 4 to 5  Prep Time 5 to 10 minutes Cooking Time 15 minutes

3 tablespoons canola oil for frying
4 tablespoons garlic, minced
4 whole tilapia, cleaned and scaled
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons achuete oil (1 tablespoon achuete seeds + 3 tablespoons canola oil)
2 bulbs white onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoons or more bagoong
4 tablespoons peanuts, finely ground or chopped
2 cups fish or shrimp broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with
1 tablespoon cold water (optional)
cilantro for garnish

1 Heat canola oil to medium high and cook garlic until golden brown. Strain toasted garlic but leave oil in the pan.

Photography by Miguel Nacianceno

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