Daing na isda is a popular Filipino dish made with milkfish. It’s a type of fish that’s commonly found in the Philippines and is often served grilled, fried, or in this case, daing. Daing is a method of cooking where the fish is marinated in vinegar, garlic, and pepper then sun-dried.
You fry the bangus until crisp and served with sinamak, which is a vinegar-based dipping sauce. Remember to debone before marinating to make it easier to eat. So, why not, make your own dating, often found in karinderias, which are small roadside eateries that serve homemade food?
The dish can be quite spicy because of the addition of pepper, so those who don’t enjoy spicy food should be careful. However, the spiciness really compliments the flavor of the fish, so it’s worth trying if you haven’t had it before. The dish is also quite healthy, as milkfish is a low-fat and high-protein fish.
The dish is made with fish that has been marinated in vinegar, garlic, and peppercorns, then pan-fried until crispy. Daing na isda is often served with steamed white rice and a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, calamansi juice, and chili peppers.
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 milkfish, cleaned & scales removed
- 10 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp crushed peppercorn
- 1 head garlic, crushed
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup cooking oil
Directions:
- Mix the vinegar, cayenne pepper, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a suitable bowl. Slice the fish from the top and open it like a butterfly.
- Place inside a plastic bag and pour in the vinegar mixture. Knead, seal the bag and refrigerate overnight. Set a pan greased with cooking oil over medium heat.
- Sear the fish for 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Serve warm with spicy vinegar.
Nutrition: Calories: 260; Carbs: 39g; Fat: 10g; Protein: 6g
