Looking for an easy yet tasty vegetable dish? Gising gising with Bangus is ready in minutes yet turns out super creamy and flavorful. This vegetable dish would surely wake your senses up!
Gising gising is a Filipino dish that is commonly prepared with ground pork, green beans, coconut milk, and chili peppers. It literally means "wake up, wake up", which is probably because the bolds, spicy flavors are sure to jolt your senses.
In this recipe, boneless bangus takes the place of the pork for a simpler and healthier version. The milkfish is not only a less fat option, but it's also quicker to cook and more budget-friendly.
Ingredient suggestions
- Bangus- if you can, buy a boneless milkfish belly for this recipe as it's less cumbersome to prepare and eat.
- Green beans- you can also use winged beans (sigarilyas), yard beans (sitaw), or water spinach (kangkong)]
- Shrimp paste- you can substitute fish sauce to season the dish and add umami flavor
Quick tip
- To easily cut the green beans, bundle and line up several pieces on the cutting board, trim off the stems, and slice into the desired length all at once.
- For a smooth, creamy sauce, cook the coconut milk low and slow. Do not allow to boil as it might separate or curdle.
Serving suggestions
Gising gising with bangus makes a tasty main dish for lunch or dinner. Serve with steamed rice for a delicious and filling meal that's sure to hit the spot!
Storing leftovers
Since the dish contains coconut milk, it spoils rather quickly, especially in warmer weather. Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Discard if it has been outside of refrigeration for more than two hours.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless bangus belly
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and julienned
- 1 tablespoon sauteed shrimp paste
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 Thai chili peppers, stemmed and chopped
- 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed and sliced thinly
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, gently remove the fish skin and discard. Chop the flesh, removing and discarding any stray bones.
- In a pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, garlic, and ginger and cook until softened.
- Add shrimp paste and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add coconut milk and chili peppers and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Add fish and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until color changes.
- Add green beans and continue to cook until vegetables are tender yet crisp, fish is cooked through, and the sauce is reduced.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- To easily cut the green beans, bundle and line up several pieces on the cutting board, trim off the stems, and slice into the desired length all at once.
- For a smooth, creamy sauce, cook the coconut milk low and slow. Do not allow to boil as it might separate or curdle.
Nutrition Information
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Estrellita D, Nery says
It was very generous of you to share your recipes through ICT. You have help many people cook Filipino dishes especially those who work overseas. May God grant you more knowledge and graces to share God's gift with others. I am also sharing some reflective message with you. The quality of our life depends on the quality of our THOUGHTS. Those who...1) WALK with the Lord will reach heir destination with PEACE OF MIND. 2) DREAM with the Lord will always achieve their vision with FULFILLMENT. 3) STAND for the Lord will always win the battle VICTORIOUSLY. 4) SERVE the Lord will receive the reward JOYFULLY. 5) TRUST the Lord will fly high UNSELFISHLY! To rise each day with peace, joy and love is a blessing from God, more precious than wealth
Lalaine says
Thank you so much, Estrellita, for your inspiring words.
May I ask please what is ICT?
Lalaine says
Oh, ok, I just Googled it. Information and Communications Technology. ๐
REBECCA C.ADE says
Hello! I want to try this recipe but we don't eat shrimp, so what can be the replacement of the shrimp paste? can I use bagoong isda instead? thank you and God Bless!
Lalaine says
You can substitute fish sauce. If you're allergic to seafood, salt would do ๐
Vergel M. says
Looks appetizing! It's good to have a new fish recipe to try especially now that I have very limited options, as I have decided not to eat red meat and processed food this year until indefinitely. I'm gonna try this soon enough. I hope you'll have more fish recipes to post soon. Have a blessed new year! ๐
Irish says
Hi, do you have an FB Page? Thanks!
Lalaine says
Hi Irish
Yes, I do. Here is the link to the page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kawaling-Pinoy-Recipe-Blog/432381383482938?ref=bookmarks
Thanks ๐