Fish

Large saltwater fish of the family Istiophoridae.

Saltwater fish of the family Lethrinidae.

Pinangat na Kitang by Leon Natalie.

In Philippine cuisine, kitang is the name of a fish, while pinangat is the method of cooking by simmering with vinegar.

Featured photo by ohlanv235.

The fish called sapsap in Tagalog belongs to the family Leiognathidae. It is often identified by the scientific name Gazza achlamys.

In English, it’s been called slipmouth fish or ponyfish.

Made and Photographed by Toyang Noresa: Paksiw na Isda

Paksiw means to cook and simmer in vinegar. Fish is commonly prepared in this style of cooking.

Fried & Photographed by Mildred Cruz

Sardinella tawilis (also known as the freshwater sardinella, freshwater herring, or bombon sardine) is a freshwater sardine found exclusively in the Philippines.

Photos by Mocheiraz of various dried seafood in the Philippines, including anchovies (dilis) and squid (pusit).