ISDA SA TOYO

2 pounds whole milkfish or bass or 1 1/2 pounds fillets

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

4 tbsp flour

1/2 cup + 2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 tbsp ginger,julienned

3 cloves garlic ,crushed

5 greens onion, cut into 1 inch lenghts or 1 small onion,sliced thin

3 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp sugar

juice of 1 lemon

If using whole fish,clean well and slice into 4-6 pieces. Rub the pieces or the fillets with the salt and pepper and let stand for 1 hour. Lightly dredge the fish with flour.

In a skillet, heat the 1/2 cup of oil and fry the fish ubtil golden brown on both sides,15-20 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in the oven.

Heat the 2 tbsp of oil in a saucepan and saute the ginger, garlic and onions for 2 minutes or until the oinons are soft.

Add the soy sauce,sugar and lemon juice and simmer for 2-3 minutes