Paksiw na Bangus

Paksiw na Bangus is a traditional Filipino dish where milkfish is simmered in vinegar along with an assortment of vegetables, creating a tangy and flavorful meal.

Estimated cost: ₱70–₱80

Prep 15 min · Total 35 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 350 kcal · 27 g protein · 10 g carbs · 22 g fat

Ingredients

• 1 slice milkfish
• 0.5 oz pork fat
• 1 thumb ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 tbsp white vinegar
• 0.33 cup water
• 1/3 piece onion
• 1/3 piece Chinese eggplant
• 1/3 piece bitter melon
• 1 piece long green pepper
• 1/3 tsp whole peppercorn
• to taste fish sauce

Steps

1. Render oil from the pork fat in a pan over medium heat until it becomes golden.
2. Add garlic, ginger, and onion to the oil; sprinkle peppercorns.
3. Lay the milkfish gently over the aromatics.
4. Layer the green pepper, eggplant, and bitter melon over the fish.
5. Pour the vinegar into the pan. Cover and bring to a boil, then add water.
6. Simmer for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
7. Finish with fish sauce to taste, then serve.

Prices are estimates based on Department of Agriculture price monitoring. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central, FNRI).