2 lb hito (catfish) dressed (or -pickerel; or trout) 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/3 c vinegar 1/4 c water 1 tb salt 1/4 ts pepper 1 sm bay leaf 3 tb cooking oil
Instructions
1. Put fish in porcelain or teflon skillet. Combine the rest of ingredients except cooking oil, and pour over the fish.
2. Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat and simmer f about 10 minutes turning fish once.
3. Transfer fish to a dish. Let sauce in skillet simmer until reduce Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
4. Heat oil in skillet. Fry fish until brown on all sides. Place on serving dish. Pour sauce over it.
Preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes Serves 4-5
