Bangus

Bangus is the Tagalog word for “milkfish.” It is officially the national fish of the Philippines!

Scientific name: Chanos chanos

What can we make with milkfish?

Paksiw, sinigang, relyeno, pinaputok, escabeche, sisig, bangus sa tausi…

Bangus (Milkfish)

Pesang Bangus by Mommy Shelette.

Dalawang Inihaw na Bangus

Cheap Filipino Snacks, Bottle of UFC Hot Sauce

Lumpia Shanghai, Ma’am Inasal Ulam Crackers, Sizzling Bangus Fish Crackers. Photo by Soundtech27.

Bangus Sisig. Photo by Ohlanv235.

Vacuum-packed Tinapang Bangus

Daing na Bangus by Tina Carolino

Sinigang na Bangus

Photo by Mayette Garcia of Itlog na Maalat at Tinapang Bangus

Daing na Bangus with Atsara

Adobong Bangos

Pakuluan sa suka at tubig ang isda, na dalawang bahagi ang tubig at isang bahagi ang suka. Pagkulo ay hanguin. Magpirito sa mantika ng bawang at sibuyas. Kung mapula na ay ihulog ang gilit ng isda at gayon din ang sabaw na halyuan ng kaunting asin at toyo.