Sinigang na Bangus sa Miso (Milkfish in Tamarind-Miso Broth)
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Everyone has their own favorite Bangus dish. Sinigang na Bangus is one of my fave. The addition of miso gives it another level of tanginess and distinct flavor. You'll like it!
1big bangus abt. 1.5 lbs. cleaned and sliced into 1” pcs
1 / 4cupcanola oilfor frying plus 1 tablespoon for sauteing
1Tablespoongingerjulienned
1medium onionthinly sliced
3 to 4clovesof garlicfinely chopped
1 to 2tomatoesquartered
1 / 4cupMiso pastemild Japanese miso
40gramSinigang Mix packI used Maggi
1bunchMustard greensGai Choy or spinach
2pcsJalapeno or Serrano chilies
6cupswater
Fish sauceto taste (I use the Three Crabs brand)
Instructions
Fry the bangus slices in 1 / 4 cup oil until lightly browned. Place in a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
Heat a big pot on medium and place the remaining 1 tablespoon oil then add the ginger and onion. Cook for a minute and add the garlic and tomatoes. Smash the tomatoes gently with a wooden spoon against the pot to extract its juices then add the water.
Bring to a boil and stir in the miso and sinigang mix. Simmer for 2 minutes then gently add the fried bangus slices.followed by the chilies and mustard greens.
Season with fish sauce and turn off heat.
Serve hot with warm Jasmine rice.
Keyword bangus, milkfish, miso, sinigang, sinigang na bangus