Start your day the crispy, tangy, and flavorful way with this golden-fried Daing na Bangus! Marinated in vinegar, garlic, and peppercorns, then fried to shattering crispiness, this budget-friendly milkfish dish is a Filipino classic that pairs perfectly with steamy rice or sinangag.
✨ CRISPY SKIN, TENDER FLESH – Fried to golden perfection with juicy meat inside
🧄 Garlic-Vinegar Magic – The marinade tenderizes and infuses bold, tangy flavor
🍳 Breakfast or Lunch Star – Perfect with runny eggs & atchara
💰 Affordable Luxury – Bangus (milkfish) is delicious & budget-friendly
✔️ Marinate overnight – For maximum flavor penetration
✔️ Pat dry before frying – Ensures ultra-crispy skin
✔️ Medium-high heat – Prevents sticking while keeping fish moist
🍚 With garlic fried rice (sinangag) – The classic Bangus Silog combo
🍳 Topped with sunny-side-up eggs – Creamy yolk + crispy fish = heaven
🥒 Side of atchara & sliced tomatoes – For fresh contrast
Pro Tip: Ask your fish vendor to butterfly the bangus for easier frying!
Love Filipino fried fish? Try our Fish Steak Galunggong or Pritong Galunggong next!
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Milkfish marinated in a mixture of vinegar, crushed peppercorns, garlic, and salt is known as Daing na Bangus. For the greatest results, it's normally marinated overnight before being fried to golden perfection and crispy. It's so yummy and affordable that it's perfect for breakfast or lunch with fried rice or warm rice.
Clean the bangus "milkfish" remove scales, cut and split them almost in two, and spread them out flat. Remove the entrails and any remaining blood. Wash under running water and thoroughly drain.
In a bowl, combine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, peppercorns, and salt. Stir to mix the ingredients.
Prepare a container large enough to fit the fish, and then pour in the marinade mixture. Cover with a lid and leave to marinate for at least 3 hours, or refrigerate overnight for best results. Recommended to use a re-sealable plastic bag if available.
Drain the fish from the marinade sauce.
In a wide pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Once the oil gets hot, place the fish in the pan and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until both sides get crisp and cooked through.
Remove from the pan, drain on paper towels, and place on a serving plate. Serve hot with spicy vinegar or any of your favorite dipping sauce.
Share and enjoy. Happy eating!
Servings 8
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.