Pritong Tilapia (Crispy Fried Tilapia)

Method

1. Rinse the tilapia and pat very dry, making a few shallow diagonal slashes on each side if the fish are large.
2. Rub salt all over the fish, including inside the cavity. Let sit for a few minutes while you heat the oil.
3. Heat enough oil in a wide pan to shallow-fry the fish. Fry over medium heat until the skin is golden, crisp and the flesh is cooked through, about 6–10 minutes depending on size, turning once.
4. Drain briefly on paper towels and serve immediately with toyomansi (soy sauce with calamansi) or spiced vinegar.