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Milkfish Bicol Express: Discover a Savory Delight!

Milkfish Bicol Express is a savory Filipino dish featuring tender bangus fillets cooked in a rich coconut milk sauce with shrimp paste and spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole bangus milkfish, cleaned and filleted
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger sliced
  • 2-3 green chili peppers sliced (adjust for spice preference)
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons shrimp paste bagoong
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and sliced ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced green chili peppers and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in the shrimp paste and soy sauce, mixing well to combine.
  6. Gently add the bangus fillets to the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce. Cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions over steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add more green chili peppers or a dash of chili flakes.
  • Substitute the bangus with tilapia or salmon for a different flavor profile.

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