Ate Mhalou's Pinoy Fishtek
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
2
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Ingredients for - Ate Mhalou's Pinoy Fishtek

1. Calamansi fruits, juiced - 10
2. Light soy sauce - ¼ cup
3. Boneless milkfish, cut into 4 pieces - 1 pound
4. Vegetable oil, divided - ¼ cup
5. Onion, cut into rings - 1
6. Water, or as needed - 1
7. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1

How to cook deliciously - Ate Mhalou's Pinoy Fishtek

1. Stage

Whisk calamansi juice and soy sauce together in a shallow bowl. Add milkfish and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

2. Stage

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion slices until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer onion slices to a plate.

3. Stage

Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in the same skillet. Remove milkfish from the marinade, reserving marinade, and fry until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Pour in reserved marinade and bring to a simmer. Adjust sauce consistency with water. Season with salt and pepper. Serve milkfish and sauce with the sauteed onion.