Sinigang na Bangus Belly

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Sinigang na bangus belly is a traditional Filipino soup dish made with milkfish belly, vegetables, and tamarind broth. The fish belly is typically the most prized part of the milkfish due to its tender, fatty meat. The dish gets its tangy flavor from tamarind, which is used to make the sour broth.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Filipino

Servings people

Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs milkfish belly boneless
½ lb long beans chopped
3 medium eggplants chopped
1 lb baby bok choy
2 medium tomatoes chopped
1 medium onion sliced
1 small ginger chopped
1 pouch sinigang mix 1.76 oz (50 g)
8 cups water

Instructions

Heat Water: Start by heating up water until it boils. Keep it boiling for about 5 minutes.
Add Veggies and Sinigang Mix: Next, carefully add all your chopped vegetables into the boiling water. Open a packet of sinigang mix and pour it in as well. Stir everything together and allow the pot to cook for another 10 minutes.
Include Milkfish Belly: Now it's time for the milkfish belly – gently place it into the pot and leave it to cook for 5 more minutes. This will infuse the flavors.
Ready to Enjoy: Once done, turn off the heat. Your dish is ready to be served! Enjoy this comforting meal with a side of steaming hot rice.

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Nutrition

Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 44mgPotassium: 446mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2451IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Bangus Belly, Filipino Cuisine, Healthy Cooking Ideas, Sinigang Recipe

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