Pescado Frito Entero / Whole Fried Fish Recipe
Pescado frito entero con arroz y yuca frita con ensalada. / Whole fish fried with rice and fried cassava with salad.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Fish
Clean the whole fish and make a few diagonal cuts on each side. Marinate with lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Cassava
In a pot, boil the cassava sticks in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Fry the Fish
Dredge the marinated fish in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess. Fry the fish in the hot oil for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Fry the Cassava
In the same oil, fry the boiled cassava until golden and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Prepare the Salad
On a plate, arrange the lettuce, sliced tomato, and cucumber.
- 7
Serve
Serve the whole fried fish alongside the fried cassava, cooked rice, and salad.
