Tinolang Bangus Recipe

Tinolang Bangus – A Comforting Filipino Fish Soup for Rainy Days!

Warm your soul with this light yet nourishing Tinolang Bangus – tender milkfish simmered in a gingery broth with leafy greens and unripe papaya. Perfect for rainy days, breakfast, or when you need a soothing, healthy meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes!

Why You’ll Love This Tinola:

🍲 Light & Healing – Ginger-infused broth warms you up naturally
🐟 Protein-Packed – Milkfish is rich in omega-3s and vitamins
🌧️ Rainy-Day Comfort – Even better enjoyed with the sound of rain
🍚 Rice’s Perfect Match – The clear, savory broth is meant for drizzling

Secrets to the Best Tinola:

✔️ Use fresh bangus – Avoid frozen for sweet, firm flesh
✔️ Add chili leaves (dahon ng sili) – For a peppery, aromatic finish

Love Filipino soups? Try Sinigang na Baboy or Paksiw na Isda next!

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Tinolang Bangus Recipe

Author: Yummy Food Ph Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Asian, Filipino Courses: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Fish High Protein Pescetarian Quick Meals

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 3 Calories: 384

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Tinolang bangus, or milkfish, is quick and easy to make, and it tastes delicious. This is a very enjoyable dish that will warm up your tummy. It is such an easy and simple dish, yet nutritious and delicious.

Ingredients

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Servings

• ¹⁄₂ kg Bangus or Milkfish (cleaned & sliced)
• 2 Tomatoes (sliced)
• 1 Onion (sliced)
• 30 g Ginger (sliced)
• 1 stalk Lemongrass
• 2-4 long green Chili
• 100 g Petchay or Chinese Petchay
• 10 g Spring Onion or Sibuyas dahon
• Seasoning Granules to taste (any brand)
• Salt to taste
• Water

Instructions

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1. Wash and clean the Bangus or milkfish, then slice it. Sprinkle or rub it with salt.

2. Boil water in a pot. Add sliced ginger, sliced tomato, onion, and lemongrass. Continue boiling.

3. Add the sliced bangus or milkfish and season it with salt.

4. Cook for 5–10 minutes on medium heat, or until the fish is cooked through.

5. Add the long green chili and season it with seasoning granules. Taste and adjust the taste according to your preference.

6. Add chopped spring onion and roughly cut petchay or chinese petchay. Continue cooking for about 2 to 3 minutes to cook the vegetables.

7. Remove from heat. Transfer it to a serving bowl.

8. Enjoy eating.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 384kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Saturated Fat 0.1g1%

Cholesterol 112mg38%

Sodium 601mg26%

Potassium 1136mg33%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%

Sugars 6.8g

Protein 46.3g93%

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Calcium 168 mg

Iron 2 mg

* 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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