Filipino Fish Stew (Paksiw na Bangus)
Filipino Fish Stew (Paksiw na Bangus) features tender milkfish simmered in a bright, sour broth of vinegar and water, layered with ginger, onion, and green chiles. Eggplant, bitter melon, and bell pepper add earthy, pleasantly bitter notes that balance the tang. Serve this comforting, aromatic stew hot for a family meal or a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Remove the scales, gills, and guts from the fish. Rinse it and cut crosswise into 3 steak pieces. Pat dry.
- 2
Arrange the eggplant, onion, and ginger in the bottom of a 1 1/2-quart pot. Place the fish on top. Add the green chiles and sprinkle with salt.
- 3
Pour the water and vinegar into the pot with the fish. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes; reduce the heat and simmer until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Add the green bell pepper and bitter melon. Cook until the bitter melon is soft to the touch, about 10 minutes more.
- Calories 333.95 kcal Moderate
- Protein 10.66 g Good Source
- Carbs 43.29 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.87 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.91 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 39.36 mg Moderate
- Sodium 301.64 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.65 g Moderate
- Sugar 20.28 g High
- Added Sugar 1.67 g Low Source
- Calcium 218.67 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.68 mg Low Source
- Potassium 557.33 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 141.15 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 17.3 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 2.46 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Filipino Fish Stew (Paksiw na Bangus) is a Filipino dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggplant, Fresh Ginger, Green Bell Pepper, and Green Chile. Each serving provides about 333.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Filipino Fish Stew (Paksiw na Bangus)?
- It is a Filipino stew recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Filipino Fish Stew (Paksiw na Bangus) made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggplant, Fresh Ginger, Green Bell Pepper, Green Chile, Horned Melon. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Filipino Fish Stew (Paksiw na Bangus)?
- Explore these Filipino side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Filipino Fish Stew (Paksiw na Bangus)?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 333.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Filipino Fish Stew (Paksiw na Bangus) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
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