Filipino Seafood Delight: Kinamatisang Lapu-Lapu Made Easy

The Homemaker’s Cookbook Recipe No. 47. “Filipino Seafood Delight: Kinamatisang Lapu-Lapu Made Easy”

Kinamatisang lapu-lapu is a Filipino tomato-based fish dish featuring the delicate flavors of grouper. This simple and comforting recipe combines fresh tomatoes, onions, and spices to create a deliciously tangy and aromatic sauce that perfectly complements the tender lapu-lapu. With its vibrant colors and delightful taste, kinamatisang lapu-lapu is a delightful seafood dish that will surely satisfy your cravings.

Number of Servings: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutritional Values per Serving:

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Iron: 2.5mg
• Vitamin A: 1500IU
• Vitamin C: 25mg

Ingredients:

• 1 kg lapu-lapu (grouper) fish, cleaned and sliced
• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, julienned
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 liter water
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1/4 cup Malunngay leaves
• 4 Long green chili (siling haba)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
3. Add the onions and cook until translucent.
4. Add the tomatoes and cook until they soften and release their juices.
5. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Add the fish sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Gently place the lapu-lapu fish slices into the pan.
8. Cover the pan and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
9. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
10. Add the malunggay leaves and long chili and cook for one more minute.
11. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley (optional).
12. Serve the kinamatisang lapu-lapu hot with steamed rice.

Kinamatisang lapu-lapu showcases the delightful flavors of fresh tomatoes, onions, and spices that perfectly complement the tender and delicate lapu-lapu fish. This comforting and aromatic dish embodies the heartwarming taste of Filipino cuisine. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering taste, kinamatisang lapu-lapu is a must-try seafood recipe that will surely leave you craving for more.