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Paksiw na Bangus Recipe

Paksiw na Bangus

Paksiw na Bangus is probably our favorite paksiw recipe. When simmered for several hours, you will get a melt in your mouth fish meat with savory, tangy and spicy flavor.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces Large Bangus or Milkfish, cut into 5 parts each
  • 8 cloves Garlic, crushed
  • 1 piece Onion, sliced
  • 2 pieces Thumb - sized Ginger, peeled and crushed
  • 1/2 cup White Vinegar
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Whole Peppercorn
  • 1 piece Bayleaf
  • 1 piece Green Long Chili

Method
 

  1. Thoroughly clean the milkfish and set a side.
  2. In a saucepan, combine all the ingredients except the milkfish. Boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Add the milkfish and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Add more water if needed.