Filipino Fish Adobo

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. 1

   Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, except oil.

2. 2

   Marinate for one hour. (Traditional method is at room temperature, I put it in the refrigerator.).

3. 3

   On stovetop, bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove fish and set aside.

6. 6

   Boil sauce until reduced to half and set aside.

7. 7

   Heat oil in frying pan and fry fish until browned.

8. 8

   Pour sauce in with fish and simmer for 3 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve hot with sticky rice.