Salmon Stew (Abalos Style)

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While not a traditional Filipino dish, my grandmother added the necessary proportions of canned pink salmon, tomatoes, onion, and loads of garlic to make this dish a Filipino family favorite.

Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 (15 ounce) can pink salmon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4-5 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste (can substitute fish sauce for salt, if desired)

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. In a large skillet, cook garlic and onions with the oil over medium heat until onions turn transparent.

2. Add tomatoes and continue cooking until soft. Add salmon, optionally with juices, and break apart into 1 inch chunks. Cook for 3 minutes.

3. Add water, bay leaf (optional), salt, and pepper. Bring to boil, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until spices cook through. Serve alone or on top of rice.