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Deep-Fried Hairtail
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15 MIN
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4 servings
About This Recipe
This crispy, flavorful fried fish recipe is a mouthwatering delight that combines golden-brown texture with a tangy, aromatic sauce. Fresh fish pieces are fried to perfection until irresistibly crispy, then tossed in a vibrant sauce made with scallion, ginger, garlic, cooking wine, sugar, pepper, light soy sauce, and vinegar. The secret lies in pouring the hot fried fish directly into the sauce—allowing it to soak up the bold, savory-sweet flavors while still sizzling. The result? A perfect balance of crispy and tender, with a punch of umami from the ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, and a hint of tang from the vinegar. Quick to prepare yet packed with depth, this dish is ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve it hot for a truly unforgettable meal that’s crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
15m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Hairtail 200g
The aromatics
- Oil 50ml
The sauce & seasonings
- Scallion 10g
- Ginger 10g
- Garlic 5g
- Cooking wine 1 tbsp
- Sugar 1 tsp
- Pepper to taste
- Light soy sauce 2 tbsp
- Vinegar 1 tbsp
menu_book Directions
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Step 1
Mix a bowl of sauce by combining scallion, ginger, garlic, cooking wine, sugar, pepper, light soy sauce, and vinegar.
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Step 2
Rinse the fish, pat dry, and cut into pieces for later use.
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Step 3
Pour oil into the pot, and when the oil is smoking, add the cut fish pieces. Fry the fish until golden brown.
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Step 4
Quickly put the fried fish into the bowl of sauce while it’s hot, let it absorb the sauce, and serve.
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