Easier Rellenong Bangus (Using Boneless Milkfish) - PinoyBites

Ingredients

• 3 400g packs frozen deboned unseasoned Bangus, keep frozen* see Notes
• 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
• For the Fish Broth:
• 4 cups water
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 small onion (halved)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 medium carrot (grated (use larger holes of grater))
• Cooked deboned bangus meat (from the 3 bangus)
• ⅓ cup raisins
• ¼ cup sweet pickles/gherkins (finely chopped (or 2 tablespoons relish))
• 1 tbsp bread crumbs/all purpose flour
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• ½ cup grated cheese ()
• Melted butter or oil to brush the fish
• 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
• 1 cup seeded and finely chopped tomatoes (from 2 large tomatoes)
• 1 tablespoon ketchup (or tomato paste)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cups fish broth* (reserved cooking liquid)
• Patis (fish sauce or salt, to taste)
• Ground black pepper (¼ teaspoon)