Pampano sa Kamatis (Golden Pompano and Tomatoes)

Pompano is highly regarded both as a food and a game fish. Its succulent, fat meat holds together well in various modes of cooking and its mild flavor tolerates different types of spice additions. This pampano sa kamatis recipe is my variant of the dish pinangat na isda.

Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

2 whole golden pompano fish, cleaned and gutted
5 tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 thumb-size fresh ginger, sliced to slivers
2 tbsps tamarind soup base powder
1 cup water
2 tbsps vegetable oil
salt and pepper

Procedure

In a wide pan or skillet, heat vegetable oil. Saute onions, garlic and ginger until tender and aromatic.
Add in tomatoes. Continue to saute until tomatoes are softened.

Pour in water. Simmer to a slow boil. Stir in tamarind soup base powder.

Carefully slide in fish into mixture. Cover and simmer in low heat until fish is cooked and broth is reduced. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

 

Fish and Seafood Recipes in The CookMobile Archive:

Shrimp and Chicken Wonton Soup

 

 

 

Seared Salmon Steak with Kiwi-Mango Salsa

More Good Food!

• Sarciadong Isda
• Adobong Swordfish
• Ginisang Sardinas at Miswa (Sardines and Vermicelli Stew)
• Crispy-Fried Smelt Fish
• Galunggong Fish Lumpia
• Sinigang Big Head Carp (Carp Fish in Tamarind Broth)
• Paksiw na Bangus (Milkfish in Vinegar)
• Bangus sa Tausi (Milkfish with Black Beans)
• Filipino BBQ Pork-on-a-Stick
• Giniling na Baboy