Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
600 grams labahita (surgeonfish), filleted and cut into chunks
2 pcs calamansi
1/4 cup cornstarch
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pc onion, sliced
2 pcs medium or 200 grams potatoes, cut into chunks
1 pc small carrot, sliced
1 pc medium green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 can or 230 grams tomato sauce
1 cup water
Procedure:
1. Sprinkle fish with calamansi juice. Dredge in cornstarch and fry until golden brown. Set aside.
2. Saute garlic, onions, potatoes, and carrots. Add 1 cup water and 1-1/4 tsp rock salt (or 1/3 tsp iodized salt). Simmer until vegetables are almost tender.
3. Add tomato sauce and bell peppers. Simmer for another 10 minutes. Add fish.
Note: Fish replaces beef.