Braised Pomfret
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Braised Pomfret

timer 34 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Braised Pomfret

About This Recipe

This savory Pomfret with Pickled Pepper and Aniseed is a mouthwatering dish that brings together tender fish and bold, aromatic flavors. Fresh pomfret is lightly scored to absorb the rich sauce, then pan-cooked to perfection with a fragrant mix of onions, garlic, and spicy pickled peppers. The dish gets its depth from stir-fried soy sauce and cooking wine, while star aniseed infuses a warm, licorice-like aroma. A quick sear over high heat locks in moisture, and a gentle flip ensures even cooking. Finished with a sprinkle of pepper and extra aniseed, this pomfret recipe delivers a perfect balance of spice, umami, and herbal notes—ideal for a flavorful family meal. Try it for a restaurant-quality seafood dish at home!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 34m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pomfret 400g
The aromatics
  • onion 100g
  • garlic 10g (3 cloves)
The sauce & seasonings
  • pickled pepper 2 tbsp
  • aniseed 1 tsp
  • pepper ½ tsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Take the pomfret out of the freezer and thaw it naturally, remove the gills and internal organs, and make a few cuts on the surface.
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Step 2
Step 2
Chop the onion and garlic into small pieces.
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Step 3
Step 3
Pour oil into the pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, and pickled pepper, and stir-fry until fragrant.
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Step 4
Step 4
After stir-frying, add soy sauce and cooking wine.
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Step 5
Step 5
After the sauce is half-cooked, add the pomfret.
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Step 6
Step 6
Add aniseed, cover the pot, and cook over high heat.
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Step 7
Step 7
Flip the fish gently halfway through, add salt to taste, and cook until the sauce thickens.
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Step 8
Step 8
Sprinkle pepper before serving, and sprinkle a small amount of aniseed on the dish after serving.

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