Best Filipino Fish Stew Paksiw Na Bangus Recipes

PAKSIW NA BANGUS

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Bangus Paksiw is a Filipino fish stew made of milkfish, vinegar, and spices. It's a hearty, tasty, and budget-friendly meal that's perfect with steamed rice.

Provided by Lalaine Manalo

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large milkfish
1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch thick wedges
1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
4 garlic, peeled and pounded
1 thumb-size ginger, sliced into thirds and pounded
1/2 cup vinegar
1 cup water
3 finger chili peppers
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon peppercorns
1 teaspoon canola oil

Steps:

Clean and gut the fish, leaving scales intact. Cut into serving parts.
In a wide pot combine fish, eggplant, onion, garlic, ginger, vinegar, water, finger chili peppers, salt, and peppercorns.
Cover and let simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes or until fish is cooked and liquid is reduced.
Drizzle oil on top and stir gently to combine. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 1037 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FILIPINO FISH STEW (PAKSIW NA BANGUS)

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Filipino bangus (milkfish) is cooked in vinegar with vegetables to make this delicious fish stew. Make ahead and serve with any meal.

Provided by lola

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood Fish Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 ¼ pounds whole milkfish (bangus)
1 eggplant, cut into chunks
1 onion, diced
1 (2 inch) piece ginger, thinly sliced crosswise, or to taste
2 large green chile peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon salt to taste
1 cup water
¾ cup vinegar
1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 small bitter melon, cut into chunks

Steps:

Remove scales, gills, and guts from the fish. Rinse and cut crosswise into 3 steak pieces. Pat dry.
Arrange eggplant, onion, and ginger in the bottom of a 1 1/2-quart pot. Place fish on top. Add green chiles and sprinkle with salt.
Pour water and vinegar into the pot with the fish. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes; reduce heat and simmer until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Add green bell pepper and bitter melon. Cook until bitter melon is soft to the touch, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 128.5 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 52.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 571.2 mg, Sugar 5.5 g