Pan-Fried Bangus (Milk Fish)

This is a basic fried Bangus recipe that is used in other recipes such as “Bangus in Labong”. It is so simple but so delicious. It showcases the delicate flavor of milkfish without overpowering it with complicated ingredients. Best eaten with hot steamed rice, paired with atchara and tomatoes with salted eggs.

Ingredients:

1 whole Bangus (big), clean Bangus, remove scales and cut diagonally into 6 pieces

Rock Salt

Ground Black Pepper

Cornstarch or Crispy Fry Breading Mix

Cooking Instruction:

1. Season Bangus pieces with salt and pepper and place in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight if you have extra time.

2. Dredge bangus pieces in cornstarch or Crispy Fry Breading Mix.

3. Heat oil in a pan and fry bangus until golden brown.

4. Serve immediately with steamed hot rice, tomatoes with salted egg and atchara.