Crisp Fried Tilapia

Name: Crisp Fried Tilapia
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 4 pcs (500 g) Tilapia, medium sized, scales, gills, and intestines removed; 1 pouch (10 g) Mama Sita's Pang-Gisa Mix; 10 tbsp (150 mL) Cooking oil

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Whole tilapia scored and rubbed with Mama Sita's Pang-Gisa Mix, then pan-fried until crisp on both sides.

Cooking time: Cook 6 min
Yield: 4
Difficulty: Beginner
Ingredients: 3 ingredients
Steps: 5 steps

First published May 22, 2020

Whole fried tilapia with a spiced tomato and green mango salad on the side — Crisp Fried Tilapia

Ingredients

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4 pcs (500 g)Tilapia, medium sized, scales, gills, and intestines removed
1 pouch (10 g)Mama Sita's Pang-Gisa Mix
10 tbsp (150 mL)Cooking oil

Instructions

Score the side of the fish.
Rub the fish with Mama Sita’s Pang-Gisa Mix. Set aside.
Heat oil and fry the fish over medium high heat. Fry for 3 minutes on each side.
Gently turn the fish and fry the other side.
Place in colander to drain excess oil. Serve hot.