Sinigang na Bangus (Filipino Milkfish in Tamarind Broth)
Description
In this Filipino fish recipe, milkfish is stewed in a flavorful, slightly sour tamarind broth with lots of vegetables, an all-time favorite.
Ingredients
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5 cups water
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2 onions, sliced
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2 tomatoes, sliced
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1 pound milkfish (bangus), cut into 5 pieces
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2 small eggplants, sliced 1/8-inch thick
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1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 white radishes (labanos), sliced
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5 pods okra, sliced
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3 small green chile peppers
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1 cup watercress (kangkong) leaves and stems
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1/2 cup tamarind powder
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1 pinch salt to taste
Directions
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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.