Spanish-style Bangus

Spanish-style bangus is a delectable Filipino dish that fuses the flavors of Spain with the milk fish. Delicate boneless bangus slices simmered in vegetables, herbs and spices that is simply delicious!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: spanish style bangus, spanish style bangus recipe

Servings:

Calories: 260kcal

Author: Mia

Ingredients

2 medium milkfish deboned and butterfly cut fillet
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 medium carrots sliced
8 pcs bay leaves
1 head garlic crushed
1/4 cup pickles sliced
1 tbsp whole peppercorn
1/4 pc bell pepper
1/4 cup olives
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp paprika
6 pcs red chili
1 1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup water
2 tbsp vinegar

Instructions

Cut milkfish by running a knife flat and make an extended cut from the tail to the head by running the edge of the knife along the backbone. The fish is thus laid open like a butterfly fillet.
2 medium milkfish
Remove bones and cut fish into smaller square pieces approximately 2 X 2 inches in size. Season with salt and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
In a wide pan, heat oil over medium heat. When oil is hot enough, fry milk fish slices until lightly browned. Transfer fish in a plate lined with paper towel and set aside.
2 tbsp cooking oil
Using the same pan, arrange some carrot slices, bay leaves, garlic, pickles and peppercorn in a single layer at the bottom of the pan.
2 medium carrots, 8 pcs bay leaves, 1 head garlic, 1/4 cup pickles, 1 tbsp whole peppercorn
Place a layer of fried fish on top the layer again with aromatics along with the bell pepper and olives. Repeat process with the remaining ingredients.
1/4 pc bell pepper, 1/4 cup olives
Add salt, sugar, paprika, red chili, olive oil and water. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid then simmer the fish for at least 30-40 minutes and until some of the liquid is reduced.
1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp paprika, 6 pcs red chili, 1 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 cup water
Add vinegar and cook for an additional 5 minutes without stirring and covering with a lid.
2 tbsp vinegar
Remove from heat then serve and enjoy. Bon appetit!

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