Spicy Bangus (Milkfish) Sardines

Spicy Bangus Sardines

What to Prepare:

1 kg fresh bangus

3/4 cup corn oil

2 pouches Filipino Style Tomato Sauce

3 pc ripe siling labuyo, sliced

2 cloves garlic, sliced

1 pc small carrot, sliced

1 pc whole pickle, sliced

2 tbsp red cane vinegar

4 pc peppercorns

2 pc laurel leaves

Start Cooking:

1. Remove internal organs, tails and heads of bangus, then wash thoroughly. Drain well.
2. Arrange carrot, garlic and pickles at the bottom of pressure cooker. Layer fish on top and add 1 cup water.
3. Add remaining ingredients and season with 1 tsp iodized salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
4. Pressure Cook for 30 minutes.

*** If pressure cooker is not available, simmer fish in an ordinary casserole for 2 hours.  Occasionally add water to prevent burning.  Bones of fish however will not soften.