Daing na Bangus(Pickled Milkfish)

Ingredients

• •1 bangus (milkfish), about 1 kilograms after cleaning
• •1/4 cup vinegar
• •2 teaspoons salt
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •2 cloves garlic, crushed but still with skin on
• •1/3 cup cooking oil

Directions

1. 1Cut the fish lengthwise along the back, trying not to damage the skin. Place the fish in a shallow dish or marinating container, outer skin side down.
2. 2Combine the other ingredients, except the oil, and pour over the bangus. Marinate in the refrigerator 1 day or at least overnight. Turn the fish over once to marinate the open side as well.
3. 3Drain the bangus. Heat oil in a kawali or large frying pan. Fry the fish until golden brown.
4. 4Serve with hot rice and atsara or eggplant salad.