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Sinigang na Bangus (Filipino Milkfish in Tamarind Broth)
In this Filipino recipe, milkfish is simmered in a tasty, slightly sour tamarind broth with plenty of vegetables, an all-time favorite.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 11, 2026Share
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In this Filipino recipe, milkfish is simmered in a tasty, slightly sour tamarind broth with plenty of vegetables, an all-time favorite.
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Ingredients 12
5 cups water
2 onions, sliced
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 pound milkfish (bangus), cut into 5 pieces
2 small eggplants, sliced 1/8-inch thick
1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 white radishes (labanos), sliced
5 pods okra, sliced
3 small green chile peppers
1 cup watercress (kangkong) leaves and stems
0.5 cup tamarind powder
1 pinch salt to taste
Instructions
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Pour water into a pot. Add the onions and tomatoes, put the lid on, and bring it to a boil. Add milkfish, eggplants, beans, radishes, okra, and green chile peppers. Let it boil for 5 minutes. Stir in watercress and tamarind powder. Cover it, turn down the heat, and season with some salt. Boil for 5 minutes until fish is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 7g
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Cholesterol 47mg
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Sodium 126mg
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Total Carbohydrate 38g
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Dietary Fiber 9g
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Protein 23g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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