LASWA with PRITONG BANGUS ( vegetable soup with fried milkfish)

bitter melon

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Zucchini is milder and more affordable.

milkfish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: catfish

Tilapia is a leaner option, while catfish is often less expensive.

Boil water in a large pot.

Add bitter melon, eggplant, and string beans to the boiling water.

Cook vegetables until tender.

Add squash, tomatoes, onion, and garlic to the pot.

Season with salt and pepper, and cook for another few minutes.

In a separate pan, heat oil.

Marinate milkfish in lemon juice and fish sauce.

Fry the milkfish in the hot oil until golden brown.

Drain excess oil from the fried fish on paper towels.

Serve the vegetable stew in bowls topped with fried milkfish.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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