Tilapia in Coconut Milk

If there's one fish that I probably won't get tired of eating, even everyday, it has got to be the Tilapia. This freshwater fish is so versatile, it can be cooked in so many ways and all would be delicious. The flavor of the tilapia is subtle which goes well with just about every imaginable spice or sauce.

Ingredients:
2 whole tilapia
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 small ginger thumb, julienned
1 cup fresh coconut milk (canned veriety can be used as a substitute)
1/4 cup water
salt and pepper
(optional) 1 small bunch Chinese cabbage, chopped
(optional) 1 red or green chili pepper, chopped

Procedure:
1. Heat oil in pan.
2. Saute garlic, onions and ginger.
3. Pour coconut and water. Stir and season with salt and pepper.
4. Place the 2 tilapias in the mixture, and simmer until flesh turns opaque.
5. Add the Chinese cabbage and chili pepper.
6. Simmer for 1-2 minutes. Serve with steamed rice.