Milkfish Filipino Stew Recipe

A traditional Filipino stew made with milkfish, tomatoes, and mustard greens.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Filipino

Servings servings

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

Pot
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

1 whole milkfish about 1 kg, cleaned and cut into serving pieces
2 medium tomatoes quartered
1 medium onion sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 thumb-sized ginger sliced
2 cups water
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 bunch mustard greens or spinach

Instructions:

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.
Add tomatoes and cook until softened.
Pour in water and bring to a boil.
Add fish sauce, salt, and pepper.
Add milkfish pieces and simmer for 20 minutes or until cooked.
Add mustard greens or spinach and cook for another 5 minutes.
Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot.

Notes:

Best served with steamed rice.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Filipino, Milkfish, Stew

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