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Totsong Bangus in a white serving bowl
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5 from 3 votes

Totsong Bangus

Totsong Bangus is a Filipino dish made with milkfish, tahure, and tausi simmered in fresh tomato sauce. It's a tasty, aromatic meal that would have you wanting more!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 256kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole bangus, scaled, gutted and cut into serving pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • canola oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and julienned
  • 2 large Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 squares tahure (fermented bean cakes), drained
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 cups water
  • ½ cup tausi, fermented black beans, rinsed and drained

Instructions

  • Rinse fish and drain well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat about 2 inch deep of oil.
  • Carefully add fish in the hot oil and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  • In another pan over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onions, garlic, and ginger and cook until softened.
  • Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of the spoon, until softened and release juices.
  • In a bowl, mash tahure. Add vinegar and water and stir until combined.
  • Add tahure mixture to the pan and boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add tausi and stir to combine.
  • Add bangus in a single layer.
  • Cover, lower heat, and continue to cook for about 4 to 6 minutes or until fish.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

You can add tofu cubes to extend the dish deliciously. Use firm tofu, not silken.
  • Drain the tofu well. Wrap with a thick layer of paper towels and weigh down with a plate for about 15 to 20 minutes to absorb the excess liquid. 
  • Cut the tofu block into three pieces. Deep-fry until golden and crispy. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Cut into cubes.
  • Add tofu and gently toss to combine. Cook just until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 3mg