Paksiw Na Bangus with Bitter Gourd

Paksiw - is a Filipino term which means to cook and simmer in vinegar (wikipedia). Paksiw na Bangus (Milkfish) is a classic menu of typical Filipino family. There are other kinds of fish that can be used for paksiw. We can also add vegetables like eggplant, bitter gourd, or okra, and put some spice by adding green chili on it. 

This version is classic paksiw with ampalaya (bitter gourd).  

Paksiw Na Bangus with Ampalaya

 Ingredients:

- 1 whole Bangus, cut into smaller sizes

- 1 medium sized Bitter Gourd, cut into small size

- 1 Onion (chopped)

- 4 cloves of Garlic (pound)

- 1 cup of Vinegar

- 1/2 cup of Water

- salt and pepper to taste

- 1 medium sized Bitter Gourd (cut into smaller sizes)

Procedure:

- Layer onion and garlic at the bottom part of a cooking pan

- Put the fish over the layered onion and garlic

- Scatter bitter gourd around and beside the fish

- Add vinegar

- Add salt and pepper

- Heat on a low fire until fish turns semi-cook

- Add in water

- Let it boil for few minutes or until fish turns fully-cooked

- Remove from heat and serve