Spanish-Style Bangus (Binagoongan)

Ingredients

• 1 large whole Bangus (abt 1.5 lbs , cut into 1” pcs.)
• 2 Tbps salt ((for soaking fish))
• 1/3 cup Sauteed shrimp paste (regular)
• 1 Tbsp whole peppercorn
• 6 cloves of garlic (sliced in half)
• 1 large onion (sliced thinly)
• 5 pcs dry Bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon
• 3 to 5 whole red Thai chili ((optional))
• 2 to 3 olive, canola or corn oil ((enough to cover the fish))