Salmon Stew (Abalos Style)

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 onion, diced

1 tomato, diced

1 (14.75 ounce) can pink salmon

2 ½ cups water

1 bay leaf

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 teaspoon fish sauce

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato and cook until softened, then add the salmon. Flake the salmon and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Stir in water, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and fish sauce. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.