RCI-SF.005.0008.001
Bulanglang
Bulanglang is a healthy vegetarian dish well known in the Philippines. The manner of preparing it varies in different regions.
Prep35 min
Cook45 min
Total80 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- bangus (milkfish)1 medium
- 2 cups
- 1 tsp
- squash cut into 1" cubes2 cups
- 1 clove
- green beans diagonally halved1 cup
- ½ cup
- ampalaya (bitter melon) seeded and cut 1½ lengths1 small
- 1 small
- tomato1 mediumthinly sliced
- bagoong3 to 4 tbsp
- 2 cups
Method
1
Clean the bangus by removing scales and gutting it, then cut into 3-4 pieces across the body. Rinse thoroughly under cold water.
2
Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the minced garlic and sliced onion until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
3
Add the bangus pieces to the pot and sear on both sides until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
7 minutes
4
Pour in water and add salt, bringing the mixture to a boil. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
5
Add the squash and green beans, then simmer for 8-10 minutes until the squash begins to soften.
9 minutes
6
Stir in the bagoong thoroughly to distribute the flavor throughout the broth, breaking it up if needed.
7
Add the ampalaya pieces and sliced tomato, simmering for another 5 minutes until the ampalaya is just tender but still slightly firm.
5 minutes
8
Fold in the spinach gently and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted, stirring occasionally to combine with the broth.
2 minutes
9
Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with additional salt or bagoong as needed. Serve hot in bowls with the fish, vegetables, and broth.