Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        hito -- (catfish) dressed
   4      cloves        garlic -- crushed
     1/3  cup           vinegar
     1/4  cup           water
   1      tablespoon    salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   1      small         bay leaf
   3      tablespoons   cooking oil

Preparation:

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. Recipe by Dennis Santiago