Easy Sinigang na Bangus Recipe

Sinigang na Bangus is a traditional Filipino dish made with milkfish (bangus) cooked in a sour broth. The sourness of the broth comes from tamarind, calamansi, or other souring agents, and is balanced by vegetables such as taro (gabi), string beans (sitaw), water spinach (kangkong), and tomatoes. The dish is usually served hot with steamed rice and is popular throughout the Philippines. It is a comfort food for many Filipinos and is commonly served during rainy days or cold weather.

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Easy Sinigang na Bangus Recipe

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: MainCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy

Sinigang na Bangus is a traditional Filipino dish made with milkfish (bangus) cooked in a sour broth. It is a comfort food for many Filipinos.

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized Bangus (milkfish) fillets

• 1 pack Knorr Sinigang na may Gabi mix

• 1 medium-sized onion, chopped

• 2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped

• 1-2 green chili peppers (siling haba)

• 1 cup string beans (sitaw), cut into 2-inch pieces

• 1 cup taro (gabi), peeled and sliced

• 1 cup water spinach (kangkong)

• 8 cups water

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
• Add the onion and tomatoes, and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
• Add the Knorr Sinigang na may Gabi mix and stir well until it is fully dissolved.
• Add the taro and string beans and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until they are tender.
• Add the Bangus fillets and green chili peppers and let it cook for 5-7 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
• Add the water spinach and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it cook for another 1-2 minutes until the water spinach is wilted.
• Serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes

• You can adjust the amount of water and Knorr Sinigang na may Gabi mix depending on your preferred level of sourness. You can also use other fish or seafood such as shrimp or salmon instead of Bangus.

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