Maya Maya (Red Snapper) | 1pc

Relish the taste of our fresh and wild-caught Maya Maya (Red Snapper)! Enjoy its firm flesh and mild fish flavors, making it a versatile fish that can easily blend in with vegetables, sauces, and dips. Many like the grilled Red Snapper and would want to savor the delicious and sought-after flavors of its throat. Delight your tastebuds with its flavors while enjoying tons of health-giving nutrients such as Protein, Selenium, Vitamin A, Potassium, and Omega-3 fatty acids.

Maya-maya, also known as red snapper, is a popular fish in the Philippines. It has a mild, sweet flavor and a firm, flaky texture that makes it ideal for grilling, frying, and baking. One of the best dishes that feature Maya-maya is “Paksiw na Maya-maya,” a classic Filipino dish that is cooked in vinegar and spices. Here’s a recipe for this delicious dish:

Ingredients:

• 1 kilogram Maya-maya, cleaned and sliced into serving pieces
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced
• 2 green chili peppers (siling haba)
• 2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. In a pot, arrange the Maya-maya fish slices.
2. Add the vinegar, water, soy sauce, onion, garlic, ginger, green chili peppers, whole peppercorns, and brown sugar. Mix well.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
4. Add salt to taste. You can also adjust the amount of vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar according to your taste preference.
5. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy your Paksiw na Maya-maya!