Dinengdeng ng Ilocano Recipe | Cooking Instructions

Dinengdeng is a filipino dish which is a special delicacies of the Ilocanos and for the 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.

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