Escabeche Mix

Mama Sita’s Escabeche Mix

two ounces

This Filipino sweet & sour sauce comes from Teresita “Mama Sita” Reyes, whose family founded the Aristocrat chain of restaurants in 1936.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Simply dissolve contents in 3/4 cup pineapple juice or water. Boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.

Mama Sita Sweet & Sour Mix (Escabeche), 57 Grams

INGREDIENTS: CANE SUGAR, TOMATO POWDER, CORNSTARCH, SALT, CITRIC ACID (ADDED TO ENHANCE TARTNESS), PAPRIKA, GINGER POWDER, ANNATTO POWDER AND SPICES.

DIRECTIONS:

Escabeche Recipe: (Makes 4-5 Servings)

1 pouch (57 g) Mama Sita’s Sweet & Sour (Escabeche) Mix, dissolved in 3/4 cup (187.5 ml) water
14 oz (400 g) cleaned, whole fish or fish fillet
salt to taste
1/2 cup (125 ml) cooking oil
1 tbsp (15 g) thinly sliced ginger
3 cloves (20 g) crushed garlic
1-1/2 tbsp (20 g) sliced onion
1 tbsp (15 g) thinly sliced carrots
1-1/2 tbsp (20 g) sliced red bell pepper

1. Season fish with salt. Fry it in hot oil until crisp & golden. Set aside.
2. In a saucepan, with heated cooking oil, saute ginger, garlic, onions, carrots & bell pepper for 2 minutes.
3. Pour in dissolved Mama Sita’s Sweet & Sour (Escabeche) Mix into sauteed vegetables.
4. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens. Add fish & simmer for another minute.

Dipping Sauce

In a small saucepan, dissolve 1 pouch (57 g) Mama Sita’s Sweet & Sour (Escabeche) Mix in 3/4 cup (187.5 ml) pineapple juice or water. Bring to a boil & simmer, stirring constantly for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.