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Paksiw na Bangus
Milkfish simmered in lemon juice, instead of vinegar. It has a slightly sour and slightly salty flavor.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course,
Seafood
Cuisine:
Filipino
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
212
kcal
Author:
Adelyn
Ingredients
1
pound
bangus/milkfish
cleaned inside removed, cut into 4 to 5 pieces
7
cloves
garlic
minced
2
tablespoons
lemon juice
6-8
pieces
okra
1 ½
teaspoon
fish sauce
1
thumb-size ginger
peeled and sliced
2-3
green chili peppers
¼
teaspoon
ground black pepper
¼
cup
water
1
small onion
chopped
½ to 1
teaspoon
salt
or as desired
Instructions
Arranged half of the onion and garlic at the bottom of the pan.
Put the fish on top, then arrange and add the remaining ingredients on top of the fish.
Turn the stove on low to medium heat, let is simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the milkfish is tender.
Notes
Add more lemon juice if you want more than just a slightly sour taste, add a little more lemon juice or vinegar.
You may add a flavor enhancer (i.e., MSG) if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories:
212
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
4
g
|
Protein:
40
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
473
mg
|
Potassium:
75
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
14
IU
|
Vitamin C:
6
mg
|
Calcium:
18
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg