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Pinamalhan Na Bangus

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Pinamalhan Na Bangus

Pinamalhan na bangus is tangy milkfish braised with vinegar, ginger, and aromatics.

35 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Pinamalhan Na Bangus

  • 2 milkfish, cleaned and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup cane vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger, thinly sliced
  • 3 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 whole garlic, pounded
  • 3 green chilies
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp black peppercorns
  • Salt, to taste

How to cook Pinamalhan Na Bangus

  1. 1.Layer garlic, shallots, and ginger in a pot. Arrange milkfish over them, then add green chilies.
  2. 2.Pour in cane vinegar and soy sauce. Scatter black peppercorns and season with salt.
  3. 3.Cover and bring to a rapid boil over high heat. Lower to medium-high and cook about 15 minutes, until nearly dry but saucy.
  4. 4.Drizzle olive oil over the fish and serve.
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