Pesang Tilapia

Pesang Tilapia is a classic Filipino soup dish featuring fresh tilapia simmered with ginger, onions, and vegetables, creating a light yet flavorful broth.

Estimated cost: ₱105–₱120

Prep 15 min · Total 30 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 332 kcal · 26 g protein · 18 g carbs · 17 g fat

Ingredients

• 1 whole Tilapia
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 cup Pechay
• 1 tbsp Cooking oil
• to taste Salt
• to taste Pepper

Steps

1. Clean the tilapia, removing any scales and entrails.
2. Slice the ginger, onion, and tomato.
3. In a pot, heat cooking oil and sauté the ginger and onion until fragrant.
4. Add the tilapia and pour in water to cover the fish.
5. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes.
6. Add the tomato and pechay, and season with salt and pepper, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

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