Bagoong (fermented fish sauce) Made Even More Delicous

Hello guys, no dish recipe for today. However, I would like to share this to those who love bagoong (fermented fish sauce). Bottled bagoong are usually delicious as is when you buy it from the groceries. But did you know that you can make these bottled fermented fish sauce even more delicious?

It's funny even a friend from Balayan, Batangas, where fish bagoong is made, didn't know that we can make it even tastier and more delicious. Yup, he discovered it a decade ago when he went over to our house and ate dinner with us.

Here's how it's done and it's actually so simple.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle - fish bagoong (small)
• 1 pc - onion (diced)
• 2 tbsp - ginger (pounded)
• 2 cloves - garlic (pounded)
• a handful of leek or spring onions (chopped)
• 1 tbsp - ground pepper
• 1 tbsp - vinegar
• 1 tsp - sugar
• 2 tbsp - cooking oil

Cooking:

• Heat the cooking oil in a pan.
• Saute the ginger until golden brown.
• Add in garlic and saute until golden brown.
• Add in the onion. Saute until cooked.
• Sprinkle the ground pepper.
• Pour in the fish bagoong.
• Add the sugar and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Add the vinegar (don't stir until it simmers). Let simmer for another minute.
• Remove heat and sprinkle the chopped spring onions or leek.

Now you have a more delicious bagoong perfect for fried or grilled fish. This sauce is also perfect for grilled pork. 

By the way, it's even more delicious when you add some calamansi or lemon juice when serving. 

Happy eating!