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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...
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Escabeche (Sweet & Sour Fish) Recipe


For our second day of our new year Manang V decided to cook escabeche which sometimes is called sweet and sour fish.

You can use any type of fish it can be with a bone or fillet whichever is available in your area.

Escabeche is a colorful dish which represent what day it is Manang V's birthday a celebration of desire to cook something new for our meal.

Escabeche Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 - Fresh Fish (clean inside and outside)
  • Salt 
  • 1 Bell pepper (slice thinly into strips)
  • 1/4 Cup - Vinegar
  • 1 - Carrot (peel and slice thinly)
  • 1/4 Cup - Ginger (peel and slice thinly)
  • 1 - Onion (peel and slice thinly)
  • 4 - Garlic Cloves (minced)
  • 2 - Tbsp. - Ketchup
  • 1 - Tbsp. - Cornstarch (dissolve in 1/2 cup water)
Preparing the Fish:
  1. Season the fish with salt inside and outside set aside
Cooking Instructions:
  1. In a pan while hot add small amount cooking oil fry fish cook both sides place on a rack to strain the oil on the fish and set aside.
  2. In a separate pan add small amount cooking oil when hot add garlic, onion, ginger saute together add bell pepper and carrots mix together.
  3. Add vinegar, cornstarch and ketchup let it simmer until the sauce has thicken
  4. Place the fish on a plate pour the sauce ready to serve.

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