HARVEST AND COOKING WITH FERMENTED FISH IN ISLAND OF PALAU 🇵🇼 #dinengdeng #micronesia..MUST TRY !

kadyos (pigeon peas)

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Black beans provide similar texture and flavor.

squid

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish

Shrimp is often more accessible and affordable.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu offers a budget-friendly protein alternative.

bitter melon

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Zucchini can substitute for a milder flavor.

Gather saluyot leaves, ensuring to use the softer parts.

Prepare green chilies and eggplant for cooking.

Heat a little cooking oil in a pan.

Sauté chopped garlic until it sizzles.

Add chopped onion and sauté until fragrant.

Add eggplant to the pan and cook until slightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Add leftover fried fish to the pan.

Pour in 1 cup of water and cover to let it boil.

Once boiling, add the bong (fermented fish) to the mixture.

Optionally add seasoning to taste while the fish is boiling.

Add green chilies to the boiling mixture.

Add saluyot leaves to the pan and cover.

Add more bong if desired and let it cook until the leaves are half cooked.

Check the mixture and ensure it has enough sauce, adjusting water if necessary.

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