Crispy Whole Fish Recipe
black bean sauce, scallion and ginger salad
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Ingredients
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For the Crispy Whole Fish
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Fish
Clean and scale the whole fish, then pat dry with paper towels. Season the fish inside and out with salt and pepper.
- 2
Coat the Fish
Dredge the fish in cornstarch until evenly coated. Shake off any excess cornstarch.
- 3
Fry the Fish
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated fish and fry for about 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Make the Black Bean Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine black bean paste, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5
Prepare the Salad
In a bowl, combine the sliced scallions, julienned ginger, sesame oil, and lime juice. Toss to combine.
- 6
Serve
Place the crispy fish on a serving platter, drizzle with black bean sauce, and top with scallion and ginger salad.
