Sinigang na Bangus sa Bayabas

Pinch off leaves and tender stems of water spinach (kangkong). Wash and set aside.

Remove the thick purple-colored pieces of banana blossom (puso ng saging) until only the beige-colored part is left. Cut into chunks then immediately soak in a big bowl of water with calamansi juice to prevent browning. Set aside.

 

In a large pot, pour water. Add tomatoes, onion, and guava. Bring to a boil and cook for a few minutes. Mash the tomatoes using the back of a wooden spoon.

Add fish sauce (patis) and stir. Add milkfish or bangus and reserved banana blossoms. Cover. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.

 

Add kangkong leaves and tender stems. Cook for another 5 minutes.

Souring tip: You may use a combination of ripe guavas and manibalang guava as a souring agent. Manibalang refers to guava that is halfway between unripe and fully ripe.