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Daing na Bangus

Daing na Bangus is marinated in vinegar and spices and fried to golden perfection. This popular Filipino breakfast staple is easy to make, flavorful, and budget-friendly, too. Delicious with steamed or fried rice for breakfast or any meal of the day!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinate
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 4 whole bangus, butterflied, gutted and deboned
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns, cracked
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • oil

Instructions

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  1. Clean and debone the fish following the video below. Rinse under cold running water, removing any leftover blood and entrails. Drain well.
  2. In a wide, deep dish (large enough to fit the fish), combine vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, and salt. Whisk together until salt is dissolved.
  3. Add fish, making sure they are fully submerged in the solution. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
  4. Drain fish from the vinegar and wipe down any stray aromatics. Discard marinade.
  5. In a wide pan over medium heat, heat about 1-inch deep of oil. Gently slide in fish and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through.
  6. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Notes

  • My favorite to use in this recipe are baby bangus which are the perfect size for single servings. If using larger fish, cut the daing in half.
  • Although daing na bangus can be scaled or unscaled, I prefer to keep the scales on to prevent the fish from falling apart during frying.
  • Do not marinate the fish for too long, as the acids in the marinade will break down the proteins and make the flesh mushy. I find overnight enough to achieve good flavor.
  • Drain the bangus from the marinade and freeze them in resealable bags to store for later use.

Nutrition Information

Calories 225kcal (11%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 8228mg (343%) Potassium 513mg (15%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Calories 225kcal 11%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 8228mg 343%
Potassium 513mg 11%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.