Braised Pomfret with Stinky Tofu

Braised Pomfret with Stinky Tofu

This **Stinky Tofu Braised Pomfret** is a bold and flavorful dish that combines tender pomfret fish with the rich, fermented taste of stinky tofu for an unforgettable meal. The fish is marinated with salt and cooking wine to remove any fishy taste, then pan-fried until golden for a crispy texture. Fragrant garlic, ginger, and dried chili peppers add depth, while sauerkraut and onions bring a tangy crunch. The stinky tofu is fried until slightly crispy, then simmered with the fish in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and chicken essence, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Finished with fresh green garlic, this dish is a perfect balance of umami, spice, and aroma. A must-try for those who love bold, aromatic seafood dishes!

38 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pomfret
2 pieces (approx. 600g)
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stinky tofu
8 pieces

The aromatics

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sauerkraut
1/2 cup
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onions
1 medium (approx. 150g)
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small peppers
3 pieces
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ginger
20g (thinly sliced)
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garlic
3 cloves
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dried chili peppers
2 pieces
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green garlic
4 stalks

The sauce & seasonings

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vegetable oil
3 tbsp
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chicken essence
1 tbsp
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sugar
0.5 tbsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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soy sauce
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Choose slightly larger pomfret, clean and cut some knife marks on the fish body.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the stinky tofu, pat dry, and cut it in half for later use.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Put the pomfret in a large container, sprinkle a small amount of salt on the surface of each fish, and add a moderate amount of cooking wine for marinating to remove the fishy smell.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Heat a pan, add stinky tofu, a small amount of vegetable oil, and fry over medium-low heat until the surface is slightly yellow.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Prepare garlic and ginger by boiling them.

6. Step 6

Step 6
While frying the tofu, prepare other ingredients: chop a small amount of sauerkraut, add some onions, and a few small peppers.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Put the fried stinky tofu on top of the sauerkraut and onions in the pot, and fry the garlic at the same time for added fragrance.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Put the tofu and sauerkraut together in the pot for later use.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Use the same pan to fry the pomfret with a moderate amount of vegetable oil until both sides are golden brown.

10. Step 10

Step 10
When the fish is almost done, add ginger, dried chili peppers, a spoonful of chicken essence, half a spoonful of sugar, a small amount of cooking wine, and two spoonfuls of soy sauce. Add some water and bring to a boil, then turn off the heat. Pour the fish and sauce into the pot.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Cover the pot and simmer over low heat to allow the flavors to penetrate the stinky tofu and pomfret.

12. Step 12

Step 12
Simmer for about 20 minutes over low heat, then collect the sauce over high heat.

13. Step 13

Step 13
Sprinkle with green garlic.

14. Step 14

Step 14
Stinky tofu braised pomfret is ready.

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