Paksiw na Bangus (Milkfish Stewed in Vinegar)
Paksiw na Bangus (Milkfish Stewed in Vinegar): a filipino main dish recipe from the Wikibooks Cookbook that serves 6 and takes about 45 minutes. Recipe source: “Paksiw na Bangus (Milkfish Stewed in Vinegar)”, Wikibooks Cookbook contributors, en.wikibooks.org, CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted). Photo: Judgefloro, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 189
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Clean the milkfish by removing the scales, gallbladder, and gills. Do not remove the intestines and liver. Using scissors or a knife, remove the fins and tails. Rinse and cut diagonally into 5 pieces, then pat dry.
Step 2
Combine the carrots, bitter melon, garlic, and chilies in a heavy pot.
Step 3
Arrange the sliced milkfish on top of the veggies. Sprinkle with salt and peppercorns.
Step 4
Pour vinegar and water into the pot, cover, and boil for 5–8 minutes.
Step 5
Reduce the heat, and simmer gently for another 8–10 minutes.
Step 6
Remove from heat and serve with garlic or fried rice. Enjoy!
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