Dinengdeng ng Ilocano Recipe

 - One of the special delicacies of the Ilocanos, people in Ilocos regions or Northern part of Luzon in the Philippines.

 Dinengdeng ng Ilocano Ingredients:

1 milk fish (bangus); fried or grilled
1 cup string beans; cut into 2" long
6 pieces okra
1 cup squash; cut in cubes
1 big ampalaya; cut in 2” rectangular lengths
1 onion; sliced
2 large tomatoes; sliced
1 cup jute leaves (saluyot)
1 root ginger; crushed
Bagoong isda
3 cups water

Dinengdeng ng Ilocano Cooking Instructions:

In a casserole, bring water to boil. Add onion, ginger, and tomatoes. Let stand for 3 minutes.  Season  with bagoong and continue boiling for 5 minutes.  Remove the scum that rises on top of the liquid and then drop the milkfish.  Simmer for 5 minutes, then add vegetables. Cook until vegetables are done.  Adjust seasoning according to taste. Serve hot!

Cooking Tip:
You can use other kind of fish like tilapia or shellfish.
You can also use or add other vegetables like sweet potato and malunggay fruits.