Sizzling Milkfish (sizzling Bangus)
Sizzling Milkfish (Sizzling Bangus) is a classic Kapampangan dish that features the rich and flavorful taste of milkfish cooked in a sizzling plate. This dish is perfect for special occasions or family gatherings, and it's sure to be a hit with its sizzling presentation and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 whole milkfish, cleaned and sliced into serving pieces
- 1 onion, sliced into rings
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 green chili, sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons calamansi juice
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the milkfish slices in soy sauce, calamansi juice, and ground black pepper for 15 minutes.
- Heat the sizzling plate on the stovetop until smoking hot.
- Place the marinated milkfish slices on the sizzling plate and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Remove the cooked milkfish from the sizzling plate and set aside.
- In a separate pan, heat cooking oil and butter. Sauté garlic and onions until fragrant.
- Add the red bell pepper and green chili, then sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Place the sautéed vegetables on top of the cooked milkfish on the sizzling plate.
- Serve hot and sizzling with steamed rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Sizzling plate Tongs Knife Cutting board Frying pan
Tools
Stovetop Gas range
Serving suggestions
Sizzling Milkfish is best served hot and sizzling, accompanied by steamed rice and a side of atchara (pickled papaya) for a complete Kapampangan dining experience.
Tips & tricks
For a more intense flavor, you can also add a drizzle of homemade spiced vinegar on top of the sizzling milkfish before serving.
Cost
$15