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Home > Fish + Seafood Recipes

Escabeche- Sweet & Sour Fish

BY :Bebs | Published: 06/21/ 2018 | Updated:01/17/ 2020 | 32 Comments

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Try this easy recipe for a colorful, tangy-sweet Filipino Escabeche or Sweet and Sour Fish and bring your plain fried fish to the next level of goodness.

What is Escabeche

  • What is Escabeche?
  • What fish to use for Escabeche?
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  • Escabeche- Filipino Sweet & Sour Fish

What is Escabeche?

Escabeche is a dish which is typically made from fish or meat that is marinated and/or cooked in vinegar and some spices. It is a common dish in Spain and other Mediterranean countries but also common in Portugal and France. But the word escabeche actually has a Persian origin.

The dish has been introduced to other Spanish-speaking countries (former Spanish Colonies) and was adjusted or modified locally.

In the Philippines, however, it refers specifically to sweet and sour fish, wherein the fish is first fried and then soaked or marinated in the sweet and sour sauce.

This is actually a conservation technique to enable the dish to last longer.

How to make Escabeche | Foxy Folksy

escabeche or sweet and sour fish

What fish to use for Escabeche?

In the Philippines, it is common to use Tilapia for Escabeche but you can actually use any fish that is available.

Other fishes commonly used for this dish are red snapper (Maya-maya), grouper (Lapu-lapu). Usually, any fish that are flat and wide and are good for frying should make a wonderful escabeche.

A big fish is typically used for making Escabeche, and Tilapia, being able to meet all the requirements plus being cheaper than the other fishes I mentioned, is the best choice for everyday cooking. Leave the more expensive fishes for the special occasions.

Escabeche Recipe | Foxy Folksy

Escabeche or Sweet and Sour Fish

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Escabeche- Filipino Sweet & Sour Fish

4.97 from 26 votes
Make this colorful, tangy-sweet Filipino Escabeche or Sweet and Sour Fish and bring your plain fried fish to the next level of goodness.
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins
Course :Main Course
Servings =2
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 whole Tilapia - at least a pound
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • ⅓ cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch - dissolved in ½ cup water
  • ½ cup red bell pepper - cut into strips
  • ½ cup green bell pepper - cut into strips
  • ½ cup carrots - cut into strips
  • ¼ cup ginger - cut into strips
  • 1 onion - sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • ½ cup cooking oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt for seasoning fish
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup - optional, for coloring

Instructions
 

  • Season fish with salt. Heat oil in a frying pan and once oil is hot, fry fish one side of at a time until golden brown. Remove fish from pan and place it on a serving plate.
  • In a saucepan, saute garlic, ginger, and onion in 2 tablespoon oil. Add carrots and bell peppers. Pour in vinegar and dissolved cornstarch and add sugar and ketchup.  Add salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer until sauce thickens while stirring occasionally.
  • Pour sauce into the fried fish and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 2gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1193mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 6650IUVitamin C: 85.5mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 0.5mg
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  1. mhey says

    December 01, 2023 at 6:53 am

    5 stars
    i like all the recipes and wants to see more interesting recipes in the future.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      December 17, 2023 at 1:48 pm

      Yey! Glad to hear it, Mhey! Subscribe to our newsletter so you can get notified via email for new recipes.

      Reply
  2. Wilma Deguzman says

    July 20, 2023 at 9:03 am

    5 stars
    Looks good and great desserts!

    Reply
  3. Arleen says

    February 13, 2023 at 9:12 am

    5 stars
    My family loves this recipe. My kids are picky when it comes to fish but they love this one. I will cook it again for sure. I have used some of your recipes in the past and I can say you're a life saver. So thank you very much.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      February 19, 2023 at 6:36 pm

      Glad your family is enjoying our recipes, Arleen! Thanks for the 5 stars.

      Reply
  4. janeth says

    January 19, 2022 at 5:16 pm

    5 stars
    sorry, nahuli c rating.

    kaya, pag may gusto akong kainin na dapat kong lutuin, hinahanap ko lang c foxy at specific recipe
    try nyo po ibang recipe nya.
    again. thank you.

    Reply
  5. janeth says

    January 19, 2022 at 5:12 pm

    thank you for your recipe. a good start for a first timer. i made several dishes out of your existing recipe 😉

    Reply
  6. Alesia says

    October 28, 2021 at 1:29 pm

    Tried this, truly amazing. Instead of katchup I used a packet sazon. Instead of salt and pepper on fish I used pollo asada. I also added pickled jalapenos. I'm eating it as we speak.

    Reply
  7. Renita says

    September 18, 2021 at 10:30 am

    5 stars
    I always loved escabeche as a child in the Philippines. This is an excellent recipe, beautiful and delicious!

    Reply
  8. Frevir says

    August 08, 2021 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for the recipe of how to cook escabeche fish.

    Reply
  9. Mo says

    June 17, 2021 at 3:11 am

    4 stars
    Made this today. It was alright. 🤷‍♀️

    Reply
  10. Arabella says

    April 09, 2021 at 11:49 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you po malaking tulong po ang recipe nyo po❤

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      May 19, 2021 at 5:11 pm

      Welcome and thanks din for the 5 stars.

      Reply
  11. Josel says

    September 27, 2020 at 9:12 am

    5 stars
    I must say, the escabeche recipe you have here is one of the easiest ones to follow. I used red snapper and cooked it as per your instructions. It turned out great and delicious. Thanks for the recipe. Looking forward to try more from your recipe ebook.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      March 23, 2021 at 2:25 am

      Thanks for your lovely comment, Josel.

      Reply
  12. Mgd says

    May 16, 2020 at 10:01 am

    Thanks for the recipe. Somebody brought me tons of carrots and bell pepper. Shared most of it to neighbors. I am thinking of trying escabeche. Instead of lapulapu or tilapia, can I use dalagang bukid? Thanks again.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      May 18, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      Sure you can, Dlagang bukid is good fried but the meat is not as tender or flaky, but can be on the tougher side.

      Reply
    • Arvee Buenaobra says

      February 19, 2021 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved it..thank you so much😊 I'm learning how to cook😊

      Reply
  13. Ginalyn says

    May 13, 2020 at 6:29 am

    Hi,

    I was wondering where did you buy your fish platter? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      May 13, 2020 at 12:44 pm

      I got it from our local market, there is a store that sells different kinds of stuff and dishes and other wares too...it has no brand.

      Reply
  14. Nona Adalia says

    April 08, 2020 at 7:05 am

    Hi, im interested with your recipes. Im sure to learn more from this site. Im also excited with the ebook of recipes. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      April 08, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      I do hope you enjoy and like our recipes, Nona.

      Reply
  15. Agnes Gabaleo says

    October 27, 2019 at 6:11 am

    Recipes were helpful as a.mother

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      October 27, 2019 at 3:40 pm

      Great to hear it, Agnes!

      Reply
  16. Hallie says

    June 15, 2019 at 12:40 pm

    Hi ate, i would like to know how to make the candied white beans, do u have a recipe for that?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      June 16, 2019 at 1:37 am

      Hi Hallie, I do not but will look it up and add it to my list...

      Reply
  17. marlene says

    June 09, 2019 at 1:27 pm

    I love to cook but I need more recipes.

    Reply
  18. Monsito ILARDE says

    November 15, 2018 at 9:49 am

    I am a widow who tries to learn varied recipes for my children. I just love to cook for them - foods that are not so expensive and good for their health. I like your filipino recipes. I wish you could publish more delicious pinoy recipes which doesn't require much expensive ingredients. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      November 15, 2018 at 10:38 am

      That is so nice that you love cooking healthy food for your children. I will try my best to grant your request.?

      Reply
  19. Candy says

    June 27, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    Love your recipe

    Reply
    • dang says

      April 04, 2021 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      thank you sa recipe mo!.. atlast, nakaluto na ako nang masarap na escabeche 😊☺️

      Reply
      • Bebs says

        May 19, 2021 at 5:22 pm

        Great to hear it. Salamat din sa 5 stars..😘

        Reply

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