How to Make Filipino Baked Milkfish (Baked Bangus) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Filipino cuisine is known for its bold and flavorful dishes, and one of the most beloved seafood dishes is the Baked Milkfish, also known as Baked Bangus. This dish is a popular Filipino comfort food that is commonly served during special occasions or family gatherings. The milkfish, or bangus, is a staple in Filipino diets and is often prepared in various ways, but one of the most delicious methods is baking it with a mixture of savory and tangy ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds whole milkfish (bangus), or more to taste
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (2 inch) piece ginger, thinly sliced crosswise, or to taste, divided
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 calamansi, juiced
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 2-pound fish

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with enough aluminum foil to cover the whole bangus.
  • Remove scales and gills from bangus. Wash the innards. Pat fish dry with a paper towel.
  • Mix tomato, onion, and 1/3 of the ginger together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cut open the front side of the fish and fill with the tomato mixture. Place fish in the prepared pan.
  • Mix calamansi juice, soy sauce, garlic, and remaining ginger in a separate bowl. Pour over the fish in the pan. Fold foil over the fish and seal all ends.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 60 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    394 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 119mg
    • Sodium: 2010mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 50g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 156mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 930mg