How To Debone A Milkfish (Bangus)

As I've been focusing a lot on catching milkfish these days, the frequent question I ask myself after landing a few kilos is: now how do I cook these things. Cooking bangus can be quite fun if you know what you're doing. The only problem with the milkfish is that they are 'bony'. There are a lot of bones sticking out so it pays to really know what you are doing.

The first order of the day then is how to debone a milkfish. These videos should show you how.

Boneless Bangus Procedure
Actual deboning of Milkfish "Bangus". A fish vendor in Urdaneta Pangasinan shows her skills in bangus deboning.


The first video was done quite fast. This next one is a bit slower and easier to follow.

Deboning Bangus

Navotas Fishport Complex

Of course not all Bangus (Milkfish) dishes require deboning.

Unfortunately when deboning is not involved, you need to be very careful when you eat them, otherwise, you could end up choking in one of them bones.