Paksiw na Bangus is a comfort food to most Filipino. This dish is made with Bangus (Milk Fish) simmered in vinegar, garlic, onions, ginger and with desired vegetables like eggplant, bitter melon, etc. Easy to cook, very satisfying and you will definitely need lots of rice.
1Large(1 1/2 to 2 lb.) Banguscut into 6-8 pieces and cleaned
1cupVinegar
2largeAmpalayacleaned and sliced thick
2-3pcsSiling Haba
2thumb sizeGingersliced thin
4-5clovesGarlicsliced thin
1MediumRed onionSliced
1/2CupWater
2tbsCooking oil
Salt and Ground Pepperto taste
Method
Place ginger then the bangus in a wide pan. Topped with garlic, salt, ground pepper, vinegar and water.
Bring into a boil uncovered over medium high heat. Once it starts to boil, reduce heat to medium low and add Ampalaya, Siling Haba and onion slices. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until Bangus and Ampalaya are fully cooked.
Add cooking oil and simmer for few minutes.
Garnish with slices of green onion and serve hot. Enjoy!