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Fried Bangus Sinigang sa Miso

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Fried Bangus Sinigang sa Miso

Crisp fried bangus meets a tangy, savory miso-sampaloc broth.

35 minutes · Serves 3

Ingredients for Fried Bangus Sinigang sa Miso

  • 1 large fresh bangus (milkfish), scaled and gutted
  • 1 bunch spinach
  • 4 tomatoes, quartered
  • 3 tbsp white or yellow miso paste
  • 1 sachet sinigang sa sampaloc mix, for 2 liters
  • 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce (patis)
  • 2 tbsp sea salt
  • 3/4 cup cooking oil
  • 6–7 cups water

How to cook Fried Bangus Sinigang sa Miso

  1. 1.Rinse and thoroughly pat dry the bangus; cut diagonally into 1 1/4-inch pieces, rub with sea salt, and rest for 15 minutes.
  2. 2.Heat oil over medium-high heat and fry bangus, covered against splatter, for 3–4 minutes per side; set aside.
  3. 3.Heat 2 tablespoons frying oil in a pot. Sauté garlic, onions, and tomatoes until the tomatoes soften.
  4. 4.Stir in pepper and miso, add water, and bring to a boil. Add sinigang mix and fried bangus; simmer 15–18 minutes.
  5. 5.Stir in fish sauce and spinach. Cover, turn off heat, and let stand 8 minutes before serving.
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