Kinilaw Na Bawdnon: How to make Exotic Filipino Style Ceviche - How To: Weekly Contest by: Janice Mars

Kinilaw is a native dish in the Philippines which literally translates to "eaten raw" in English. It is similar to Ceviche, a sea food dish popular in Latin America and Caribbean.

Being an archipelago composed of more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines is blessed with a variety of delicious sea foods.

One of my favorite dish to prepare is Kinilaw na Bawdnon. Bawdnon is a very small fish with beady eyes, they are part of the anchovy family. This tiny fishes travel in schools which makes them easier for fishermen to catch.

It is very easy to prepare.

Here I'll show you the best way to make Kinilaw na Bawdnon.

Ingredients:

1/4 Kilo Bawdnon Fish
1/4 Kilo Lime
10 sliced tomatoes
5 sliced red onions
Sliced ginger
Salt
Vinegar (optional)
Red Chili Pepper
Cucumber(optional)
Chopped Spring onions

Directions:

1. Start the preparation by washing the fish. Since Bawdnon is very small, it requires patience to clean our main ingredient. Fill a small basin with water. Take one scoop of Bawdnon and put it in a strainer. Wash the fish using the water in the basin. Carefully hand pick and throw sea weeds which may have mixed with the fishes. Change the water in the basin every now and then until all the fishes are washed.

Note: Be gentle when washing the fish as it might affect the taste of your dish.

1. Prepare other ingredients. Slice tomatoes and onions. Peel the ginger and cut it into small pieces.

2. Mix together the fish with other ingredients. Add salt to taste. Squeeze the lime juice and make sure to mix it gently until properly blended. You may also add a little vinegar if you want or you may opt to use more lime juice.

1. Leave for 30 minutes to allow more blending of the spices.

2. Sprinkle with spring onions and serve. Enjoy!

Benefits of eating Bawdnon.

It is rich in omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins and other nutrients that are important for the body to function well.

Small But Terrible
These small fishes contains the least amount of harmful chemicals which are abundant to bigger fishes.

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