Do note to wash and rinse the Tausi beans for 2-3 times in running water, to remove the saltiness. If you dont rinse it with water, it will be very salty.
Tochong Bangus Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
1 kilo bangus (milkfish), descaled, gutted and sliced into serving pieces
2 blocks tokwa (firm tofu), sliced into ½-inch thick
1/2 cup tausi (fermented black beans), *rinse 2-3x with running water to lessen the saltiness and drain
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium-sized onion, sliced
3 large tomatoes, sliced
1 thumb-sized ginger, julienned
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp whole peppercorns, coarsely crushed
½ tsp ground peppercorns
½ tsp five-spice powder
2 pcs red chili pepper, chopped
½ tsp salt or to taste
2 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in ¼ cup water
2 cups water
cooking oil for frying
3 tbsp cilantro or wansoy, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS:
