Inihaw na Tilapia

Whole tilapia stuffed with garlic, tomato, and ginger, then grilled until charred outside and moist inside. Best with spiced vinegar.

Estimated cost: ₱95–₱110

Prep 15 min · Total 35 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 311 kcal · 38 g protein · 3 g carbs · 18 g fat

Ingredients

• 1 whole (250g) Tilapia
• 1 small, sliced Tomato
• 1 tbsp, for brushing Cooking oil
• 4 cloves, smashed Garlic
• 3 thin slices Ginger
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp, for dipping White vinegar

Steps

1. Score both sides of the fish with 3 diagonal cuts.
2. Rub inside and outside with salt and pepper.
3. Stuff cavity with garlic, tomato, and ginger.
4. Brush outside with oil.
5. Grill over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes on the first side without moving.
6. Flip carefully and grill 6–8 minutes until opaque at the thickest part.
7. Rest 2 minutes before serving with vinegar.

Prices are estimates based on Department of Agriculture price monitoring. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central, FNRI).