Filipino Fish Adobo

Another recipe from "The Philippine Cookbook". Haven't tried it yet but am sure it's tasty! Serve with sticky rice.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  skinless trout fillets, cubed (or similar fish)
• 1  tablespoon garlic, finely minced
• 1⁄3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1  teaspoon salt (original calls for 1 tablespoon!)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  small bay leaf (optional)
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, except oil.
2. Marinate for one hour. (Traditional method is at room temperature, I put it in the refrigerator.).
3. On stovetop, bring to a boil.
4. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Remove fish and set aside.
6. Boil sauce until reduced to half and set aside.
7. Heat oil in frying pan and fry fish until browned.
8. Pour sauce in with fish and simmer for 3 minutes.
9. Serve hot with sticky rice.