PINAPUTOK NA TALAKITOK WITH CRISPY FRIED GARLIC AND GREEN ONIONS

Since I started to feature fish recipes, let me introduce to you another sure fire hit in the table and a freaking tongue twisting name "Pinaputok na Talakitok" (say it again 3 times and faster). It is seldom that I cook fish because kids normally are into meat. They love pork or chicken, chicken or pork cook it however you want it Mom, they say. But as I get to introduce this recipe, it became a blockbuster and they have already forgotten their motto that " Mom, we cannot eat fish, fish are friends not food"..(Oh kids alibi)..hahahaha!!. So, check out the recipe and let your children enjoy the star of the table "The Fish". Enjoy cooking!!

Pinaputok na Talakitok

Ingredients:

Talakitok Fish or any whole fish good for steaming, I also recommend Tilapia for that matter

Fried Garlic

Green Onions

Ginger

Light soy sauce (Kikoman)

Salt and pepper to taste

GIN (secret ingredients revealed)

Sesame Oil

Lemon grass

Pandan Leaves

Procedure:

Wash the fish thoroughly and shower with GIN to remove the fishy smell (I mentioned about this from my last fish recipe) and rinse right away, we do not want to remove totally the taste of the fish. Season with salt and pepper, soy sauce and sesame oil. Stuff it up with lemongrass and pandan leaves. Wrap with aluminum foil and steam for about 10 to 15 mins. You can check it from time to time. Once you see the juice coming out and the heavenly aroma of lemon grass and pandan leaves then it's cooked. Place the fish on the platter and garnish with fried garlic and onions. You may want to sprinkle some pepper on top for additional kick if you want. This is best serve with salad or stir fried vegetables of your choice.

Remember: The key to a delicious and yummy dish is fresh ingredients.

"For life is more than food.

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I added another photo to give you an idea how you can enjoy it  with stir fried vegetables and salad of your choice.