Bangus Bistek
Enjoy delicious flavors of Bistek Tagalog in a bangus version! It is healthy, budget-friendly, and flavorful. Perfect with steamed rice!
Ingredients
- canola oil
- 1 whole boneless bangus belly, cut into serving pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup flour
- 2 medium onions, peeled, and sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 cup calamansi juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
Garnish
- onion rings
Instructions
- In a pan over medium heat, heat 1/2 cup canola oil.
- Season fish with salt and pepper to taste and dredge in flour.
- Carefully add to the pan in a single layer and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Set aside.
- In another pan, heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add calamansi juice, soy sauce, and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add fried fish.
- Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the fish is fully cooked.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with onion rings.
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Notes
- Do not skip dredging the bangus in flour; this not only gives the fish a delicious crust but also helps to prevent oil splatters when frying the bangus.
- The bangus is finished off in the pan with the sauce. If you prefer a crispier texture, pan-fry the fish until fully cooked, arrange on a serving platter, and just drizzle the soy-calamansi sauce on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 29gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 874mgPotassium: 539mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 3mg
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