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Stuffed Bangus (a type of fish) with ham and grapes

Milkfish stuffed with ham and raisins

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A whole bangus (a type of fish) stuffed with a filling of ham, grapes, and vegetables, cooked wrapped and served sliced. A festive Filipino dish.

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Recipe from Yivan000, Urbano, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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The “relay bangus” is a whole fish stuffed with a flavorful filling, and it’s a popular dish during festive occasions in the Philippines. The skin remains intact to encase the filling.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time1 hr
  • Cook time40 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total2 hr 10 min
  • DifficultyHard
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodOven baking
  • Estimated cost$9.64 $1.61 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

6 people
  • $0.13
  • $2.86
  • $0.13
  • $0.10
  • $0.21
  • $1.61
  • $0.39
  • $3.19
  • $0.04
  • $0.40
  • $0.05
  • $0.53

Prices from US supermarkets for 9 of 12 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Gently beat the bangus to separate the skin from the flesh. ≈ 4 min
  2. Break the central ridge at the head and tail ends. ≈ 3 min
  3. Slide the handle of a spoon from the side towards the head, then remove it. ≈ 3 min
  4. Gently press the fish from the tail end to remove any remaining flesh from the head, while ensuring that the skin remains intact. ≈ 3 min
  5. Soak the skin in soy sauce and lime juice.
  6. Book now. ≈ 3 min
  7. Place the meat in boiling water.
  8. Remove the leaves and any sharp edges. ≈ 3 min
  9. Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the garlic, onion, and tomatoes until they are browned.
  10. Add the shredded fish, carrot, and green chili pepper. ≈ 3 min
  11. Season to taste. ≈ 2 min
  12. Add the grapes and the ham. ≈ 3 min
  13. Let it cool, then add the egg and flour.
  14. Fill the fish with this filling. ≈ 10 min
  15. Make sure to close it properly to reshape the fish. ≈ 3 min
  16. Wrap it in a banana leaf or aluminum foil. ≈ 3 min
  17. You can either fry it or bake it until it is cooked through.
  18. Let it cool before cutting.

The bill

Milkfish stuffed with ham and raisins

  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce$0.13
  • 2 green lemons, juiced (calamansi)$2.86
  • 2 tablespoons of oil$0.13
  • 2 tablespoons of minced garlic$0.10
  • 1 chopped onion$0.21
  • 1/2 cup of chopped tomatoes$1.61
  • 1/2 cup of shredded carrots$0.39
  • 1/2 cup of chopped green chili peppers$3.19
  • 1 teaspoon of salt$0.04
  • 1 egg$0.40
  • 2 tablespoons of flour$0.05
  • 1/2 cup of oil for frying$0.53

Total$9.64

that's $1.61 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 whole bangus (milkfish), cleaned and scaled
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 2 green lemons, juiced (calamansi)
  • 2 tablespoons of oil
  • 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup of chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup of shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup of chopped green chili peppers
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of liquid seasoning
  • 1/4 cup of grapes
  • 2 portions of ground ham
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons of flour
  • 1/2 cup of oil for frying

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