Sinigang na Bangus (Filipino Milkfish in Tamarind Broth)

In this Filipino fish recipe, bangus (milkfish) is stewed in a flavorful, slightly sour tamarind broth with lots of vegetables, an all-time favorite.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 291 Calories

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 pinch salt to taste
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pound milkfish (bangus), cut into 5 pieces
• 2 small eggplants, sliced 1/8-inch thick
• 2 white radishes (labanos), sliced
• 5 pods okra, sliced
• 3 small green chile peppers
• 1 cup watercress (kangkong) leaves and stems
• ½ cup tamarind powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour water into a pot. Add onions and tomatoes, cover, and bring to a boil. Add milkfish, eggplants, beans, radishes, okra, and green chile peppers. Boil for 5 minutes. Stir in watercress and tamarind powder. Cover, reduce heat, and season with salt. Boil for 5 minutes until fish is cooked through.