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Bistek na Bangus

Fried Milkfish in Citrus-Soy Marinade

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Milkfish fillets marinated in Mama Sita's Toyo & Kalamansi, pan-fried until golden, then simmered in the citrus-soy marinade with seared onions. Simply garnish with arugula and cherry tomatoes before serving.

  • Preparation time: Prep 35 min
  • Cooking time: Cook 12 min
  • Yield: 4
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Ingredients: 8 ingredients
  • Steps: 6 steps

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Pan-fried milkfish in citrus-soy sauce with seared onion rings, served with an arugula and tomato salad
Bistek na Bangus

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Instructions

  1. Marinate bangus in Mama Sita’s Toyo & Kalamansi for 15 minutes.

  2. Place the flour on a plate. Remove the bangus pieces from the marinade and roll in flour. Save the marinade.

  3. Heat oil in a frying pan. Pan fry bangus pieces until golden, taking care not to overcrowd the pan.

  4. Pour in the remaining marinade and cook over medium heat until it starts to boil. Add the seared onions and water, as needed.

  5. Continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes or until the onions have soaked up on some of the sauce.

  6. Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced tomatoes and arugula.

Watch us cook it

Bistek na Bangus (Fried Milkfish in Citrus Soy Marinade) in Mama Sita's Toyo & Kalamansi

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What makes it taste like this

Toyo & Kalamansi

Minanang Sarap, Natural na Sangkap.