Braised Pomfret with Stinky Tofu

Name: Braised Pomfret with Stinky Tofu
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: pomfret; stinky tofu; vegetable oil; garlic; ginger; sauerkraut; onions; small peppers; dried chili peppers; chicken essence; sugar; cooking wine; soy sauce; green garlic

March 17, 2025 38 Minutes Advanced

Nutritional Information

580 kcal

Calories

38g

Protein

27g

Carbohydrates

34g

Fat

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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!

Ingredients

Instructions

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Step 1

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

Step 2

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

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.

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.

Step 5

Prepare garlic and ginger by boiling them.

Step 6

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

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.

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

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.