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Braised Yellow Fish
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About This Recipe
Crispy Fried Small Yellow Fish with Aromatic Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender fish with a rich, flavorful glaze. Start by marinating fresh small yellow fish with salt, cooking wine, and scallions to enhance their natural sweetness. Coated in cornstarch for extra crispiness, the fish is fried to golden perfection, creating a delightful crunch. The magic happens when fragrant scallions, ginger, garlic, and a spice ball are stir-fried to release deep aromas, then blended with a savory-sweet sauce of cooking wine, sugar, vinegar, and light soy sauce. Simmered to perfection and thickened for a glossy finish, this dish balances crispy texture with a tangy, umami-packed glaze. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen with minimal effort. A must-try for seafood lovers!
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Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
15m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- small yellow fish 200g
The aromatics
- cornstarch 1 tbsp
- scallions 2 stalks
The sauce & seasonings
- ginger 20g
- garlic 2 cloves
- spice ball 1
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Step 1
Clean the small yellow fish, then marinate with a little salt, cooking wine, and scallions for about 10 minutes.
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Step 2
Drain the water, add cornstarch and mix well.
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Step 3
Heat oil to 80% heat, add the fish and fry until golden brown, then remove.
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Step 4
Heat the wok, add a little oil, add a large spice ball, scallions, ginger, and garlic slices, and stir-fry until fragrant.
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Step 5
Add a spoonful of cooking wine, salt, sugar, vinegar, light soy sauce, and a large spoonful of hot water, simmer over low heat for a while, then switch to high heat to thicken the sauce.
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Step 6
After thickening the sauce, serve immediately.
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