Spanish Style Bangus
A rich and savory Filipino-Spanish fusion dish featuringbangus (milkfish) simmered in olive oil with spices and aromatics for aflavorful, tender result.
Equipment
- Pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 2 large bangus milkfish, cleaned and sliced
- 2 liters water
- 2 tbsp salt for soaking
- 2 medium carrots sliced
- 1 head garlic whole cloves
- 4 –5 long green peppers
- 3 –4 Thai chilies
- ¼ cup green olives
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 4 cups olive oil
- 2 cups water
- 2 pcs star anise
- 5 pcs dried bay leaves
- 1 tbsp whole peppercorns
Instructions
Prepare the Bangus:
- In a bowl, mix 2 liters of water and 2 tbsp salt. Soak the cleaned bangus slices for 1 hour.
- Drain and rinse well.
Assemble in Pressure Cooker:
- Arrange carrots, garlic cloves, long green peppers, Thai chilies, and bangus slices alternately in layers.
- Add green olives on top.
Add the Seasonings:
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, olive oil, and water.
- Add brown sugar, salt, ground black pepper, star anise, bay leaves, and whole peppercorns.
Cook:
- Cover the pressure cooker tightly.
- Cook for 1 hour over medium heat until the fish is tender and flavors are well absorbed.