NEVER Make Paksiw Na Bangus Without This Korean-Inspired Cabbage Trick!
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Classic Paksiw na Bangus (Milkfish Stewed in Vinegar)
Ingredients: The Mise en Place
Ingredient
Milkfish (Bangus) 1 Kilo
Liquids
Vinegar (preferred cane)1/2 cup
For the signature sour broth
Water 1/2 cup
To moderate the reduction
Olive Oil (or any cooking oil) 2 Tbsp
Used for initial sauté Aromatics
Onion, chopped 2 pcs
Garlic, crushed 1 head
Ginger, sliced As desired
For a pungent, refreshing note
Seasoning
Salt 1 Tbsp Or more to taste
Ground Black Pepper 1 Tbsp
Tuna Sauce (Concentrate) 2 Tbsp
Optional.
Use for Umami base.
Fish Sauce (Patis) 2 Tbsp
Used to adjust final salinity
Vegetables
Cabbage, blanched As needed
Used to line the pot base
Eggplant, sliced 2 pcs Optional
Mini Bitter Melon (Ampalaya) 4 pcs Optional
Green Chili Peppers (Siling Haba) 5 pcs
Added towards the end
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Technique: Blanching Cabbage (Korean Way)
• Boil & Blanch: Bring water to a boil. Submerge the cabbage leaves for precisely 2 minutes.
• Shock & Prep: Immediately rinse with cold running water to halt the cooking. Squeeze out excess water and set aside; this will serve as your non-stick layer.
Method: Paksiw na Bangus
• Preparation & Seasoning: Thoroughly wash and drain the milkfish. Sprinkle generously with salt and ground black pepper, tossing gently for even coverage. Set aside. Prepare the sliced onion, ginger, garlic, eggplant, and bitter melon.
• Pot Base (Non-Stick Layer): In a heavy-bottomed pot, spread the blanched cabbage evenly across the bottom.
• Layer the Fish: Arrange the seasoned milkfish over the cabbage. Tuck the ginger, garlic, and onion around and on top of the fish.
• Add Liquids: Pour in the vinegar, tuna sauce (optional), black pepper, and olive oil.
• Initial Simmer: Cover the pot. Place over medium heat and allow to simmer vigorously for 5 minutes.
• The Braise: Pour in the 1/2 cup of water. Reduce the heat to a medium-low to small simmer. Cover and continue cooking for approximately 50 minutes.
• Introduce Vegetables: Add the prepared eggplant, bitter melon, and green chili peppers. Cook for an additional 5 minutes on medium heat until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
• Final Check: Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with fish sauce (patis) if more salinity is desired.
• Serve: Enjoy immediately with rice! #lilcusina
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