A flavorful Filipino dish featuring baked milkfish (bangus) marinated and baked to perfection. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
40min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 2 banana leaves
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 piece ginger
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 milkfish
- 1 onion
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tomato
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
In a bowl, mix the chopped tomatoes, onions, ginger, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Stuff the mixture into the cavity of the cleaned milkfish.
Step 4
Place the stuffed milkfish on a baking dish lined with banana leaves (if using).
Step 5
Drizzle soy sauce, lemon juice, and cooking oil over the fish.
Step 6
Cover the fish with aluminum foil.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.