Sisig Bangus/Milkfish

The milkfish is an unofficial national symbol of the Philippines, where it is called by the Tagalog name bangus.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup finely chopped onions

1/4 cup vinegar

1/2 tsp. soy sauce

1/2 tsp. chili powder

Pinch of sugar

1 1/2 tbsps. oyster sauce

1 1/2 cups deboned and diced bangus (Milk Fish)

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 1/2 tsps. oil

1 tsp. finely chopped garlic

Cooking and preparation:

Combine onions, vinegar in a pan, simmer until the vinegar is reduced and onions are cooked. Set it aside.

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, chili powder, sugar and oyster sauce.

Marinate bangus in mixture for a few hours. Just before cooking, season with salt and pepper.

In a pan, heat oil and saute garlic. Add the onions with vinegar and the marinated fish. Simmer until liquid is reduced.

Remove from heat and serve on a sizzling platter.