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Pako Salad with Fried Bangus

A refreshing and healthy fern leaf salad paired with crispyfried bangus and tangy vinaigrette dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Fried Bangus:

  • 3 pcs medium deboned bangus
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • Cooking oil for frying

For the Salad:

  • 1 bundle fresh pako fern leaves, cleaned
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 pcs tomatoes sliced
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ¼ cup vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 pcs salted eggs sliced

Instructions
 

Marinate and Fry the Bangus:

  • Marinate deboned bangus in vinegar and salt for at least 15 minutes.
  • Heat cooking oil in a pan and fry the bangus until golden and crispy. Set aside.

Prepare the Salad:

  • In a large bowl, combine pako, cucumber, onion, and tomatoes.
  • Season with vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss gently until well mixed.

Assemble the Dish:

  • Top the salad with sliced salted eggs.
  • Arrange the fried bangus on the side or on top before serving.

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