Ginataang Salmon (Salmon Cooked in Coconut Cream/Milk)

Ginataang Salmon or Salmon Cooked in Coconut Cream (or coconut milk) is a simple Filipino fish recipe. This dish is very quick and easy to cook. If you love paksiw na isda and ginataang tilapia, you'll surely love this one too!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. salmon (steak cut)
• 2 cups coconut cream (kakang gata)
• 3 cloves crushed garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 3 pieces long green chili
• 3 pieces red Thai chili
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup cane vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup water

Cooking Procedure

1. Arrange the salmon slices flat in a pan.
2. Put-in the red and green chillies, garlic, ginger, onion, ground black pepper, fish sauce and water.
3. Turn-on the heat and let boil.
4. Pour-in the vinegar. Let it cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add the coconut cream. Gently stir. cover and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the liquid reduces to half.
6. Transfer to a serving plate.
7. Serve and enjoy! (Good for 3 persons)