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HOW TO MAKE BAGOONG OR GINAMOS (FERMENTED FISH)

Author: Shobee

Equipment

  • 1 large saucepan
  • heat proof container with lid

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Silver Fish or Anchovies
  • 3/4 cup sea salt
  • 5 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 inch ginger finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup vinegar

Instructions

  • Place about five cups of water in a large saucepan and put the container and its lid in. Boil in low heat to sterilize the container.
  • Wash the silverfish or anchovies and drain excess water. Make sure that you drain the water as much as you can. Usea strainer to do this.
  • Place the fish in a medium size bowl and add the rest of the ingredients. Gently mix and Transfer the fish into a sterilized container and seal the container tightly.
  • Store Ginamos (Fermented fish)in a dark place for 3 weeks. Then you can eat it, I actually eat and use mine in one week.