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Paksiw na bangus.

Paksiw na Bangus

Enjoy our family-favorite Paksiw na Bangus recipe! It’s tangy, savory, and perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 piece Bangus / Milkfish (cleaned and cut into serving pieces)
  • 1 cup Vinegar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 piece Onion large(chopped)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 piece Ginger thumb-sized(sliced)
  • 2 piece Eggplants (sliced)
  • 2 pcs Long Green Chili / Siling Haba
  • 1 piece Bittermelon / Ampalaya (sliced)
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper (whole)
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • Clean the bangus thoroughly and cut it into serving pieces. Cut the ginger, onion, garlic, eggplant and bittermelon
  • In a pot, arrange the bangus pieces. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, eggplants, green chili, and bitter melon on top of the fish.
  • Pour in the vinegar and water. Add the whole peppercorns and salt.
  • Cover the pot and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the fish and vegetables are cooked.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice.

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