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Mama Sita's

Bistek na Bangus with Steamed Kalabasa and Spinach

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Bangus (milkfish) fillet, floured and pan-fried, then simmered in Mama Sita's Tapa Marinade with garlic and onion. Simply serve with steamed kalabasa (squash) and spinach on the side.

  • Cooking time: Cook 16 min
  • Yield: 4
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Ingredients: 11 ingredients
  • Steps: 5 steps

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Fried bangus fillet in a savory sauce with onion rings, rice, steamed squash, and spinach on a plate
Bistek na Bangus with Steamed Kalabasa and Spinach

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Season the bangus with salt then coat fish with flour. Set aside.

  2. In a pan, heat oil; then fry bangus until brown.

  3. In a separate pan, heat oil. Saute garlic and onion. Add water and Mama Sita’s Tapa Marinade and let simmer.

  4. Add the fried bangus and cook for 1 minute.

  5. Serve hot with steamed kalabasa and spinach.

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  • Difficulty: Beginner
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  • Yield: 3
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