Bistek Bangus

Ingredients for Bistek Bangus

• 2 medium milkfish, sliced
• 2 large white onions, sliced into rings
• Juice of 3 lemons or 10 calamansi
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Oil, for frying

How to cook Bistek Bangus

1. 1.Season milkfish with salt and black pepper. Heat oil in a pan and fry fish until cooked through; set aside.
2. 2.Using the same pan, sauté onion rings briefly until just softened, keeping them intact.
3. 3.Whisk cornstarch, water, and soy sauce until smooth. Add to the pan and boil; add water if the sauce is too salty.
4. 4.Stir in lemon or calamansi juice, season with salt and pepper, then turn off heat. Spoon sauce and onions over milkfish.