Bangus Filipino Paksiw

Ingredients for Bangus Filipino Paksiw

• 3 1/2 lb milkfish, cleaned and sliced crosswise into serving pieces
• 3 oz pork fat, chopped
• 5 thumbs ginger, thinly sliced
• 1 head garlic, crushed
• 1 1/4 cups white vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 2 Chinese eggplants, sliced
• 2 bitter melons, sliced
• 5 long green peppers
• 2 tsp whole peppercorns
• Fish sauce, to taste

How to cook Bangus Filipino Paksiw

1. 1.Heat a wide pan over medium heat and render the pork fat until it releases enough oil.
2. 2.Turn off the heat; layer garlic, ginger, onions, and peppercorns in the pan.
3. 3.Arrange milkfish, long green peppers, eggplant, and bitter melon over the aromatics.
4. 4.Pour in vinegar, cover, bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes.
5. 5.Add water, return to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes until the fish and vegetables are cooked.
6. 6.Season with fish sauce and serve with rice.