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Nilaneg

Nilaneg is a savory fish and pork liver stew with squash, eggplant, string beans, and bagoong.

40 minutes · Serves 6

Ingredients for Nilaneg

  • 1 kilogram fresh fish, cut into sections
  • 1/2 cup pork liver, cubed
  • 1 cup buttercup squash, cubed
  • 1 bunch string beans, cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 2 eggplants, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons bagoong
  • 3 cups water
  • Salt
  • Oil

How to cook Nilaneg

  1. 1.Season fish and pork liver with salt, then broil or pan-fry in oil until lightly browned. Set aside.
  2. 2.Bring water and bagoong to a boil in a large saucepan.
  3. 3.Add buttercup squash, browned fish, and liver; cook about 3 minutes.
  4. 4.Add string beans and eggplant. Simmer 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and fish is cooked through.
  5. 5.Serve hot with steamed rice.
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