Italian Fish Stew Recipe

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons white onions, chopped

1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, chopped

1 bay leaf

1/3 cup carrots, diced

1/3 cup celery, sliced

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1/3 cup white wine, (Optional)

1 can whole tomatoes, (use 800-gram can)

1/2 kilo whole lapu-lapu, filletted and cut into 2-inch pieces, head reserved

1/2 cup potatoes, diced

1 can white beans, (use 400-gram can), drained and rinsed

2 tablespoons capers

1/4 cup black olives, sliced

1 1/2 fish bouillon cubes

salt

pepper

1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme

1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano

1 tablespoon fresh basil

chopped parsley, to garnish