Sinigang na Bangus (Filipino Milkfish in Tamarind Broth)

Filipino - World Cuisine

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

Sinigang na Bangus Filipino Milkfish in Tamarind Broth

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Sinigang na Bangus (Filipino Milkfish in Tamarind Broth)

Ingredients

5 cups water

2 onions

sliced

2 tomatoes

sliced

1 pound milkfish (bangus)

cut into 5 pieces

2 small eggplants

sliced 1/8-inch thick

1 cup fresh green beans

cut into 1-inch pieces

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

1 pinch salt to taste

Chicken Adobo I

World Cuisine

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Sinigang na Bangus (Filipino Milkfish in Tamarind Broth)

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 291.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.2g 47%

Carbohydrates: 38.1g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 9.4g 38%

Sugars: 10.3g

Fat: 6.8g 10%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Cholesterol: 47.4mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 1044IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.2mg 94%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 47%

Vitamin C: 89.3mg 149%

Folate: 96.3mcg 24%

Calcium: 131.3mg 13%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 101.2mg 36%

Potassium: 1153.7mg 32%

Sodium: 126.2mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 61

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.