Fish Recipes: Ginataang Dilis (Anchovies in Coconut Milk)

                           Ginataang Dilis (Anchovies in Coconut Milk)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kilo fresh small anchovies (dilis)
• 1 1/2 cups grated young coconut
• 1 medium sized onion, minced
• 1 tsp. MSG or vetsin
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp. ginger, minced
• 3 to 4 green native pepper
• 2 tbsp. salt
• 5 to 6 large wilted taro root leaves or gabi leaves
• 1 cup thick coconut milk (1st extract)
• 1 cup thin coconut milk (2nd extract)

Cooking Procedures:

•  Cut off dilis head. Wash and drain. combine dilis, grated young coconut, onion, garlic, ginger and green pepper (mince pepper if you want it a hot and spicy dish ).
•  Season with salt and vetsin ( MSG ).
•  Wrap 2-3 tablespoons mixture in gabi leaves. Form into squares or rectangles. Tie with a string.
•  Arrange wrapped mixture in a pan, pour in thin coconut milk.
•  Cover and let boil for a while then lower heat and simmer until cream is reduced into half.
•  Add the thick coconut milk. Simmer again until thickens and oil comes out.
•  Then, it is ready to serve.