Paksiw na Bisugo

Ingredients:

  • 3-5 pieces (500 grams) bisugo, guts removed but scales left intact
  • 1 teaspoon rock salt
  • ½ cup diced pork fat
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed, skin removed
  • 1 piece thumb-sized ginger, sliced and pounded
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 pieces finger chilies
  • Fish sauce, to taste

Optional

  • 5 pieces kamias