Filipino bangus (milkfish) is cooked in vinegar with vegetables to make this delicious fish stew. Make ahead and serve with any meal.
Ingredients
- 3 ¼ pounds whole milkfish (bangus)
- 1 eggplant, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 (2 inch) piece ginger, thinly sliced crosswise, or to taste
- 2 large green chile peppers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup vinegar
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 small bitter melon, cut into chunks
Directions
Step 1
Remove scales, gills, and guts from the fish. Rinse and cut crosswise into 3 steak pieces. Pat dry.
Step 2
Arrange eggplant, onion, and ginger in the bottom of a 1 1/2-quart pot. Place fish on top. Add green chiles and sprinkle with salt.
Step 3
Pour water and vinegar into the pot with the fish. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes; reduce heat and simmer until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Add green bell pepper and bitter melon. Cook until bitter melon is soft to the touch, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 419 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat0g | 1% |
Cholesterol129mg | 43% |
Sodium571mg | 25% |
Total Carbohydrate13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber5g | 16% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein53g | |
Vitamin C86mg | 432% |
Calcium150mg | 12% |
Iron2mg | 8% |
Potassium1111mg | 24% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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