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