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Ginger Fried Whole Fish

A quick and flavorful preparation for a whole fish, fried until crispy and infused with aromatic ginger and a simple soy sauce glaze.

Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 15-25 minutes Servings: 4
Main Course Seafood Asian Quick
Ginger Fried Whole Fish

Preparation Steps

1
  • 1 whole fish (e.g. bream/Dorade, trout, or any locally sourced fish)
Prepare the fish: Remove scales and cut off fins on the sides.
2
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
Mix the cornstarch and salt, and rub the mixture thoroughly onto the fish.
3
Heat oil in a pan. Fry the fish for 5-10 minutes at medium heat while covered with a lid. Flip the fish and repeat the frying process for the other side. Take the fish out of the pan and set it aside.
4
  • 5-6 slices of ginger
Distribute the 5-6 slices of ginger evenly in the same pan. Place the fried fish on top of the ginger and cover the pan with a lid. Let the ginger fragrance infuse for 2-3 minutes. Flip the fish and repeat the infusion for the other side.
5
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
Mix the soy sauce, water, and sugar in a bowl. Pour the mixture over the fish in the pan. Let it simmer for a minute to create a glaze, then remove the fish from the pan and serve immediately with rice.