FIRST MAKE SURE THAT THE FISH IS FRESH WHEN YOU BUY IT. WASH IT AGAIN AND CUT EACH ONE IN HALF OR MORE IF IT’S TOO LONG. SEASON WITH SALT AND GROUND BLACK PEPPER. ARRANGE PIECES OF FISH IN A SAUCEPAN, ADD IN GINGER ROOT, LAUREL LEAF, GREEN CHILIS, GARLIC (IF USING) THEN POUR SOME VINEGAR. BRING TO A BOIL IN MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT, THEN SIMMER FOR 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL THE FISH IS COOKED. TASTE IT, ADJUST THE SPICES WHEN NECESSARY, BRING TO BOIL AGAIN THEN TURN OFF HEAT WHEN YOU’RE SATISFIED WITH THE TASTE, ADD A LITTLE OIL THEN COVER. LET STAND A FEW MINUTES BEFORE SERVING. THAT’S IT, GET YOUR RICE AND HAVE A FUN TIME EATING! SERVE IT WITH SOY SAUCE ON THE SIDE AND SOME STEAMED VEGETABLES LIKE OKRA OR KANGKONG LEAVES.