PAKSIW NA ISDA (Boiled Pickled Fish and Vegetables)

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  bangus or 1 1⁄2 lbs  white fish fillets, dressed
• 1⁄2 cup vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 inch ginger, crushed
• 2  pieces banana peppers
• 1⁄2 cup bitter melon
• 1⁄2 cup eggplant, sliced

Directions

1. Cut fish into 4 slices.
2. Place fish in a teflon or porcelain coated skillet.
3. Add all other ingredients, except ampalaya and eggplant, cover and bring to a boil.
4. Let simmer about 10 minutes, turning fish once to cook evenly.
5. Transfer to a covered dish and store in the refrigerator to"age" for 2 days.
6. Reheat over moderate heat just until heated enough before serving.
7. Add ampalaya and eggplant during the last five minutes of cooking.