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Inihaw na Bangus (Grilled Milkfish)

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Inihaw na Bangus (Grilled Milkfish)

Inihaw na Bangus is smoky grilled milkfish filled with a fresh tomato-ginger stuffing.

30 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Inihaw na Bangus (Grilled Milkfish)

  • 1 milkfish (bangus), scaled and gutted
  • 1 ripe tomato, diced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 lemon or 3 calamansi, optional
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

How to cook Inihaw na Bangus (Grilled Milkfish)

  1. 1.Wash bangus and pat dry thoroughly.
  2. 2.Open the belly incision and rub salt inside the fish.
  3. 3.Combine tomato, onion, ginger, lemon or calamansi juice, and black pepper.
  4. 4.Stuff the mixture inside the bangus.
  5. 5.Grill over medium heat for 10–12 minutes per side, until cooked through and flaky.
  6. 6.Serve with toyomansi and steamed rice.
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