Paksiw na Mahi-Mahi Recipe
Paksiw na Mahi-Mahi is a Recipe / Dish with a sour flavor that matches the taste of the fish and perfectly combined with not just a 1 cup of rice because you definitely ask for more.
Every Filipino would love it and surely will have this in their every meal at least twice a month. Paksiw is a Filipino style of cooking, whose name means “to cook and simmer in vinegar.”
Common dishes bearing the term, however, can vary substantially depending on what is being cooked.
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Paksiw na Mahi-Mahi Preparation Tips
The Mahi-Mahi or Common Dolphinfish (Coryphaena Hippurus) is a surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical , and subtropical waters worldwide.
In Spanish it’s known as the Dorado fish.
Eating Mahi-Mahi benefits your health by contributing to your daily protein intake.
Each 3-ounce serving of the fish provides 20.2 grams of protein, which your body uses to maintain your tissues.
It’s a source of complete protein, which means it contains all the essential amino acids you need to survive. The mahi-mahi should not be confused with the mammal called dolphin.
One distinguishing characteristic between mature males and females, the male has a very rounded head profile, and the female’s head slopes down to the mouth.
TRIVIA: Mahi-Mahi is lower in calories and fat than Whitefish. A 3-ounce serving of mahi-mahi contains 85 calories and less than 1 gram of fat.
If you eat fish regularly, mahi-mahi is a healthier choice as too much-saturated fat increases your risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Cancer.
Also read: this Inun-Unan paksiw recipe will make your mouth water
TIPS: Fresh whole fish should have.
- A shiny surface with tightly adhering scales.
- Gills that are deep red or pink, free of slime, Mucus, and off-odor.
- Clean shiny belly cavity with no cuts or protruding bones.
- A mild aroma, similar to the ocean.
- Remember to purchase seafood last and keep it cold during the trip home.
Paksiw na mahi-mahi recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb Mahi-Mahi Fillets / Head
- 5 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 pc (2-in/5-cm) ginger peeled and finely sliced
- 1 cup water
- 1½ cups white vinegar
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 green chili peppers
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine Mahi-Mahi, Garlic, Ginger, Water, and Vinegar
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add the fish sauce, salt, and chili peppers.
- Simmer for about 30 minutes, or until cooked.
- Fish flakes when tested with a fork.
- Add / Adjust those Ingredients according to taste
- Serve
Nutrition
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Also read: Paksiw na Galunggong Recipe, a Delicious Fish vinegar dish
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