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Paksiw na Bangus
Bangus Paksiw is a Filipino fish stew made of milkfish, vinegar, and spices. It's a hearty, tasty, and budget-friendly meal perfect with steamed rice.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 large milkfish
- 1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch thick wedges
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 4 garlic, peeled and pounded
- 1 thumb-size ginger, sliced into thirds and pounded
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 3 finger chili peppers
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
Instructions
- 1
Clean and gut the fish, leaving scales intact. Cut into serving parts.
- 2
In a wide pot combine fish, eggplant, onion, garlic, ginger, vinegar, water, finger chili peppers, salt, and peppercorns.
- 3
Cover and let simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes or until fish is cooked and liquid is reduced.
- 4
Drizzle oil on top and stir gently to combine. Serve hot.