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Bangus Sisig
Bangus Sisig made with flaked milkfish, chopped onions, chili peppers, and fresh citrus juice. Tangy, savory and spicy, it's delicious as an appetizer or main dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 380 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 2 whole bangus (milkfish), scaled, gutted, and cut into serving parts
- salt and pepper to taste
- canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- ½ medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- ½ medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 4 Thai chili peppers, finely chopped
- 2 finger chili peppers (siling haba), sliced thinly
- ¼ cup calamansi juice
- 2 tablespoons seasoning sauce (Knorr)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse milkfish to remove innards and drain well. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a pan over medium heat, heat about 1-inch deep of oil. Add fish and cook, turning as needed, until golden and nicely crisp.
- Remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Debone and flake meat including the skin.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until slightly softened.,
- Add bell peppers and chili peppers and cook, stirring regularly, until tender-crisp.
- Add calamansi juice and seasoning sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Add flaked fish, stirring gently to combine. Cook just until fish is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a sizzling plate and garnish with chopped chili peppers as desired. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- For less heat, scrape the veins and seeds before chopping the peppers.
- If you can't find Knorr seasoning sauce, substitute 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
380kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
625mg
(26%)
Potassium
879mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
704IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
65mg
(72%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 625mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 879mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 704IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 65mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.