Braised Fish with Pickled Mustard Greens

Braised Fish with Pickled Mustard Greens

This crispy yet tender flounder recipe is a showstopper, combining golden-fried fish with a rich, aromatic sauce. Start by frying the flounder to perfection—just until it turns a beautiful golden yellow—for a delicate crunch. Then, a fragrant stir-fry of scallions, ginger, and garlic builds the base of a savory-sweet glaze, enhanced with cooking wine and a touch of sugar. The fish simmers in this luscious sauce until the flavors meld and the glaze thickens, creating a dish that’s crispy on the outside, succulent inside, and bursting with umami depth. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a restaurant-quality meal at home, this flounder recipe balances texture and taste in every bite. Quick to prepare yet elegant, it’s a must-try for seafood lovers!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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flounder
350g

The aromatics

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scallions
50g
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ginger
10g
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garlic
5g

The sauce & seasonings

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oil
50ml
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cooking wine
2 tbsp
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sugar
1 tsp
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water
200ml

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Clean the flounder and set it aside.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Heat 500g of oil in a pot until it reaches 70% of its smoking point, then add the fish to shape it.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Remove the fish from the oil when it turns golden yellow.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Leave a small amount of oil in the pot, add scallions, ginger, and garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the fish, cooking wine, sugar, and water to cover the fish.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Cook over high heat until the sauce thickens, then serve.

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