Rellenong Bangus (Stuffed Milkfish)
Try this Filipino Stuffed Milkfish or Rellenong Bangus recipe. Deboned, flaked and re-stuffed with vegetables and spices! Baked or fried to golden crisp!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: rellenong bangus, stuffed milkfish
Servings: 4
Calories: 201kcal
Author: Bebs
- 1 medium or big milkfish / bangus
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon or calamansi juice
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 medium onion - chopped
- 2 big cloves garlic - minced
- 1 small carrots - cut into small cubes
- 1 small potato - cut into small cubes or ½ cup green peas
- 1 small green bell pepper - cut into small cubes
- ¼ cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons water (if needed)
- salt
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon oil - for brushing
Prepare the milkfish as indicated in the instructions above. Place the fish skin on a plate or small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and lemon or calamansi juice and marinade until ready to use.
Place fish meat in a pot or pan and add a little water. Bring it to boil and cook until the meat is done. Drain water and transfer to a plate and remove the fishbones.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Saute garlic and onions until limp and aromatic. Add carrots and potatoes and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the fish meat, bell pepper, raisins, pickle relish, soy sauce and tomato paste. Season with salt if needed. Cook for another 3-5 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add the flour and mix then the egg and mix again until well blended.
Fill the marinated skin with the mixture and then place the stuffed milkfish on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Brush both sides with oil and bake at 200°C/400°F for 10-15 minutes each side or until skin turns crisp and golden brown.
You may also fry the fish instead of baking it.
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2277IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg