Fried Fish With Garlic And Spring Onions

Fried Fish With Garlic And Spring Onions
  • Author: Ken Hom

This recipe offers a delightful combination of tender fish fillets coated in a light crispy batter, then carefully paired with a flavorful sauce infused with garlic, spring onions, and aromatic sesame oil. The result is a beautifully balanced dish that satisfies the palate with each savory bite.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 450g/1lb fillets of soleplaice
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground white pepper
  • 2 medium free-range eggs
  • 50g/1¾oz cornflour
  • 150ml/5fl oz groundnut or vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp garlic
  • 2 tbsp spring onions
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing rice winedry sherry
  • 2 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  • If you are using plaice, ask the fishmonger to remove the dark skin of the plaice or remove it yourself with a small, sharp knife.
  • Cut the fish fillets into 2.5cm/1in strips. Sprinkle them with a teaspoon of salt and the pepper. Set aside in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  • Beat the eggs in a small bowl. Coat the pieces of fish in cornflour and then beaten egg.
  • Heat a wok or large frying-pan over high heat until hot. Add the oil. When it is very hot and slightly smoking, turn the heat down to medium. Shallow-fry the fish pieces on each side, in several batches, until they are golden-brown. Drain them on kitchen paper. Pour off the oil and discard it.
  • Wipe the wok or pan clean. Add the rest of the ingredients and the remaining teaspoon of salt. Simmer for 2 minutes. Put the fried fish fillets on a warm serving platter and pour over the hot sauce. Serve at once.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 4