Paltat Paksiw

Paltat: Catfish in Ilocano

1 large paltat

1/2 cup vinegar

1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, mashed

1/2 round onion, sliced

2 sections garlic, mashed

Salt and MSG to taste

3-4 large green pepper (optional)

Directions:

1. Clean and cut up paltat into 3-4 pieces.

2. in saucepan put ginger, onion, garlic. Add fish on top.

3. Add vinegar and salt and MSG to taste.

4. Bring to a boil without stirring and simmer slowly. Add a little water if soup is too sour for preference.

5. Add green pepper and simmer until cooked.

6. Serve with hot rice.

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