Sinigang na Bangus Recipe

Sinigang na Bangus

by Sa Hapag ng Mga Bayani

GMA News TV presents “Sa Hapag ng mga Bayani,” a two-part feature on the traditional dishes once enjoyed by our national heroes. Hosted by Youth Ambassador for the National Commission for Culture and the Arts Dingdong Dantes, the special uncovers the stories behind select heirloom recipes from significant periods in our nation’s history.

When confined in Fort Ramon Magsaysay, former Senator Ninoy Aquino has not eaten well. With the help of Nanay Celly, a civilian staff of Fort Magsaysay cooking food for other political Prisoners in the camp, Ninoy was able to eat home-cooked meals with nutrients for the body. Nanay Celly often cook Sinigang na Bangus for the late senator.

 

• Milk Fish
• Tamarind
• Hugas bigas
• Onion    
• Tomato
• Water Spinatch
• Fish Sauce
• Siling haba
• Water

1. Pakuluan ang sampalok hanggang maging malambot ito. Alisin sa apoy at lamasin ang sampalok hanggang lumabas ang katas. Salain ang katas at isantabi.

2. Sa hiwalay na lutuan, magpakulo ng hugas-bigas at saka ihalo ang hiniwang sibuyas at kamatis. Idagdag ang katas ng sampalok.

3. Kapag kumulo na ang sabaw, ilagay ang nilinis at hiniwang bangus. Pakuluin ang bangus hanggang maluto.

4. Kapag luto na ang bangus, idagdag na ang dahon ng kangkong at saka timplahan ng patis. Maaaring magdagdag ng sili ayon sa panlasa.

5. Hanguin at ihain ang sinigang habang mainit.