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.

Submitted by lola
Published on April 3, 2019
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Remove scales, gills, and guts from the fish. Rinse and cut crosswise into 3 steak pieces. Pat dry.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 (per serving)

419 Calories
17g Fat
13g Carbs
53g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 419
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 571mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 53g 105%
Vitamin C 86mg 96%
Calcium 150mg 12%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 1111mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.