Do you like tilapia fish?
By jaymeeliz
@jaymeeliz (505)
Philippines
February 11, 2009 10:06pm CST
I like fish and it is my main source of protein. Today I ate a steamed Tilapia for lunch and I really appreciated it. I have always eaten Tilapia but usually fried or with sauce. Yesterday I had it grilled, then today I steamed it. It has lots of flavor on its own, and by just adding minimal seasoning it becomes really tasty. A 3.5 oz serving of Tilapia has 98 calories and provides 18.5g of protein with no saturated fat or cholesterol which makes it a very healthy food choice. Do you also like Tilapia?
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13 responses
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
12 Feb 09
IT has been a long time since I ate that fish for any meal.
Yes, the flesh is very sweet. And by itself, it is very flavorful.
Now a days, I rarely go out to the market to get fish. I just eat whatever my mother in law buys for dinner. It doesn't matter what fish it is. I just eat it. 
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
16 Feb 09
Yes. And she is one heck of a good cook too!
That is why I really appreciate her staying with us. She will go marketing to get the freshest food. And then cook us a piping hot meal to welcome us home when we knock off from work!
Nothing beats a piping hot home cooked meal at the end of a long work day!
Reminds me so much of the days when I was still staying with MY mum.
I am indeed a very lucky man!
I am indeed a very lucky man! 
@jaymeeliz (505)
• Philippines
12 Feb 09
Yes! The one with coconut milk is so good! Now I have an idea on what to cook. Thanks!
@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
28 Feb 09
Yes, I like it. Actually it is a common fish here. And usually we will just steam it. Or we add tofu with it and make a tilapia fish soup. I think all fish are good and healthy for us:)
I love China
@jaymeeliz (505)
• Philippines
28 Feb 09
Great! I have never tried that fish soup but it sounds healthy and yummy. I know Chinese people could cook well!
@jaymeeliz (505)
• Philippines
15 Feb 09
How will I know when my tilapia is not from the sea? Are there any signs I should remember when buying?
@strawberrychocodahi (4817)
• Philippines
13 Feb 09
I like Tilapia Fish a lot. I would like to make a Tilapia Curry if ever Tilapia is available here. I would also like to cook it with coconut milk and with petchay.
If ever i will fry tilapia, i like to dip it with fish sauce or Bagoong isda with kalamansi. But since there fish sauce is not available again here, only ketchup is my main sauce.
I would also like to try the steamed Tilapia that you mentioned. And put some seasonings on it first before steaming it. Yummmy!I'm drooling now.
@jaymeeliz (505)
• Philippines
13 Feb 09
I haev never tried adding petchay to my tilapia with coconut milk. Another great idea! Thanks!
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
13 Feb 09
yup i so love tilapia, and it is easy to eat because it doesn't have much fishbones compared to bangus (but i do love bangus belly)
I love "ginataan" tilapia and "inihaw" na tilapia with soy sauce, calamansi and chili
@jaymeeliz (505)
• Philippines
13 Feb 09
Yes, I also like it that it has bigger fish bones! bangus is also one of my favorites, i really like the texture of the meat!
@julialaurene0206 (1262)
• Philippines
12 Feb 09
I like tilapia when it crispy fried. I used to cook it sometimes in sweet and sour sauce. My hubby loves it!
@checapricorn (16060)
• United States
28 Feb 09
[i]Hi jay,
I love tilapia and today, I am excited to grilled one! LOL! I just miss having soy cause with "kalamansi" and "sili" on it!
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@jaymeeliz (505)
• Philippines
13 Feb 09
I have never tried it with curry... Now I am seeing all the possibilities! Thanks!
@theweerouss (982)
• United States
28 Feb 09
I love tilapia, I actually just bought some this week and enjoyed some broiled with cous cous and steamed veggies - DELICIOUS! I love that it's so healthy but still tastes so yummy!
@eichs1 (1934)
• Philippines
28 Feb 09
I like tilipia fish too! It can be cooked in different ways - fried, broiled and grilled. These can be eaten with a condiment of a mixture of green mango, tomatoe, onions and bagoong (fish paste), with ketchup, mayonnaise or simply with vinegar and garlic. I also love to cook this with gata (coconut milk) or with vinegar (paksiw for Filipinos).
You are right about the nutritional content of tilapia. Another good thing, it is always available in our public market and is affordable.
@wyethlovesyou (349)
• Philippines
12 Feb 09
Hi there jaumeeliz! Good day! =) Yes, this is one of my favorite foods! Specially the headpart! =) hahahaha, that is my favorite. I usually dip it with a soy sauce and "calamansi". Its delicious and the taste is really fantastic! :)
