How to Make Filipino Fish Stew (Paksiw na Bangus) - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Filipino cuisine, one dish that stands out is the Paksiw na Bangus, a traditional fish stew that is loved by many. This dish features a whole milkfish or bangus, which is cooked in vinegar, garlic, ginger, and other aromatics, resulting in a tangy and savory flavor that is truly irresistible.

Paksiw na Bangus is a popular dish in the Philippines, and it is often enjoyed as a comfort food for lunch or dinner. It is also a staple dish during special occasions and celebra...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

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

    419 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 571mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 53g
    • Vitamin C: 86mg
    • Calcium: 150mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1111mg