Sinigang na Bangus (Filipino Milkfish in Tamarind Broth)

Name: Sinigang na Bangus (Filipino Milkfish in Tamarind Broth)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
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; 0.5 cup tamarind powder; 1 pinch salt to taste

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

Submitted by Menewdewonhall

Updated on August 22, 2022

close up view of Sinigang na Bangus (Filipino Milkfish in Tamarind Broth) in a white bowl

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

5 servings

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

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

Directions

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 (per serving)

291	Calories
7g	Fat
38g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 291
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Cholesterol 47mg	16%
Sodium 126mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 9g	34%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 23g	46%
Vitamin C 89mg	99%
Calcium 131mg	10%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 1154mg	25%

* 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.