Paksiw na Bangus Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
265 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino
Paksiw na Bangus Recipe
Description
This recipe prepares milkfish sliced crosswise and layered over crushed ginger, garlic, okra, onion, sliced long green peppers, whole black peppercorns, and chopped Chinese eggplant. A mixture of water and white vinegar is poured over the fish and vegetables, then brought to a boil and simmered covered on low to medium heat for 15 minutes. The vinegar and peppercorns create a sour and mildly spicy broth that tenderizes the fish while infusing it with flavor. The accompanying vegetables soften without losing their shape, adding texture and body to the stew.
The finished dish features flaky, cooked milkfish with a balance of tanginess from the vinegar and warmth from the ginger and peppercorns. The vegetables absorb some of the broth’s acidity and provide variety in bite and color. Paksiw na Bangus is often served as a main meal alongside rice to complement the sour and savory profile.
This dish is adaptable to other fish varieties using the same cooking method, allowing cooks flexibility depending on available ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. milkfish cleaned and sliced crosswise into serving pieces
- 3 thumbs ginger crushed
- 5 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 piece onion sliced
- 1 piece Chinese eggplant chopped
- 5 pieces okra
- 2 pieces green pepper long
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorn whole
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Arrange ginger, garlic, okra, onion, long green pepper, peppercorn, and eggplant on the pot.
- Top with bangus slices.
- Pour water and vinegar. Apply heat and let boil. Cover and continue to cook in low to medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Add salt to taste.
- Transfer to a serving plate. Serve.
- Share and enjoy!
Notes
- This cooking method can be applied to other types of fish as an alternative to milkfish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 964mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 705IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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