Spicy Ginataang Tilapia - Filipino Chow

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized tilapia fish, cleaned
• 14 ounce can of coconut milk
• 1-2 tablespoons of shrimp paste
• 16 ounces of fresh spinach
• 1 small onion, finely sliced
• 3 inch piece of ginger, sliced
• 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
• 2-3 pieces of red chili peppers (optional)
• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
• freshly ground black pepper to taste