Fish Cardillo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
An easy-to-prepare and low-cost recipe that delivers rich flavors.
Makes
6 servings
Serving size
1 piece fish with sauce
Ingredients
1 pound red snapper
4 teaspoons corn oil
¼ cup flour
1 large onion, sliced
3 or 4 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
½ cup water
½ cup egg whites, beaten
Dash ground black pepper
15 stalks green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Clean fish very well. Remove scales and gills and wash thoroughly. Drain and set aside.
- Slice the raw fish into six pieces.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Place the flour into a bowl or plastic bag. Place the raw fish in the flour and cover the outside of each fish piece with flour.
- Sauté fish until golden brown. Set aside on top of a paper towel.
- Sauté onion and tomatoes. Add ½ cup of water.
- Add the beaten egg whites and fish. Cover, and let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Season with black pepper, and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve warm.
Cooking Tip
Garnish fish with chopped parsley
Recipe Contributed by the National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute; Healthy Heart, Healthy Family Manual for the Filipino Community
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