SINIGANG NA BANGUS (FILIPINO MILKFISH IN TAMARIND BROTH)

Sinigang na Bangus (Filipino Milkfish in Tamarind Broth) image

In this Filipino fish recipe, bangus (milkfish) is stewed in a flavorful, slightly sour tamarind broth with lots of vegetables, an all-time favorite.

Provided by Menewdewonhall

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Filipino

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

5 cups water
2 onions, sliced
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 pound milkfish (bangus), cut into 5 pieces
2 small eggplants, sliced 1/8-inch thick
1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 white radishes (labanos), sliced
5 pods okra, sliced
3 small green chile peppers
1 cup watercress (kangkong) leaves and stems
½ cup tamarind powder
1 pinch salt to taste

Steps:

Pour water into a pot. Add onions and tomatoes, cover, and bring to a boil. Add milkfish, eggplants, beans, radishes, okra, and green chile peppers. Boil for 5 minutes. Stir in watercress and tamarind powder. Cover, reduce heat, and season with salt. Boil for 5 minutes until fish is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 47.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 126.2 mg, Sugar 10.3 g