Paksiw Na Bangus
Paksiw Na Bangus
Paksiw Na Bangus
Paksiw na Bangus*
(Milkfish Stew)
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients:
2 pieces Milkfish, cleaned and cut into serving slices
3 thumbs Ginger root, sliced thinly
5 cloves Garlic, crushed
1 cup White vinegar
2 cups Water
1 piece Onion, sliced
1 piece Eggplant, sliced
10 pieces Okra
1 teaspoon Whole peppercorns
Ground pepper to taste
Optional: 2 pieces green chili peppers
Instructions:
1. Arrange ginger, garlic, okra, onion, peppercorn, eggplant and green chili
peppers on the pot.
2. Top with bangus/ milkfish slices.
3. Pour water and vinegar. Apply heat and let boil. Cover and continue to cook
in low to medium heat for 15 minutes.
4. Add ground pepper to taste.
5. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve.
6. Share and enjoy!
*Paksiw na Bangus is a Filipino comfort food. It is usually eaten with rice. You can use other
kinds of fish like haddock or basa fillet in place of milk fish as alternate.