Pan-Fried Tilapia with Kare-Kare Sauce Recipe

Heat oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until golden brown. Remove the toasted garlic from the pan.

Season tilapia with salt and pepper. Fry in the same pan used for toasting the garlic. Cook fish until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Add annatto oil to the pan then sauté onions and ginger.  Add bagoong and peanuts. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the broth then simmer for 5 minutes. Thicken with cornstarch.

Return the fried fish to the pan and simmer for 2 more minutes.