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Paksiw na Bangus (Milkfish Stewed in Vinegar)

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Paksiw na Bangus (Milkfish Stewed in Vinegar) — a recipe imported from the Wikibooks Cookbook.

Total 00:45
Yield 6–8

Ingredients

  • 1 kg whole milkfish
  • 1 medium carrot, sliced
  • 1 medium bitter melon (ampalaya), sliced
  • 2 heads garlic, slightly pressed
  • 3 large green chiles, halved
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp peppercorns
  • 180 ml (¾ cup) vinegar
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  1. 1
    Clean the milkfish by removing the scales, gallbladder, and gills. Do not remove the intestines and liver. Using scissors or a knife, remove the fins and tails. Rinse and cut diagonally into 5 pieces, then pat dry.
  2. 2
    Combine the carrots, bitter melon, garlic, and chilies in a heavy pot.
  3. 3
    Arrange the sliced milkfish on top of the veggies. Sprinkle with salt and peppercorns.
  4. 4
    Pour vinegar and water into the pot, cover, and boil for 5–8 minutes.
  5. 5
    Reduce the heat, and simmer gently for another 8–10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat and serve with garlic or fried rice. Enjoy!

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Paksiw_na_Bangus_(Milkfish_Stewed_in_Vinegar)