Sanma Fish

Name: Sanma Fish
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: bonito; starch; oil; ginger; garlic; scallion whites; tomatoes; lemon

March 17, 2025 15 Minutes Advanced

Nutritional Information

600 kcal

Calories

30g

Protein

40g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

Recipe Hot Dishes

This delicious Pan-Fried Bonito with Tomatoes is a savory and tangy dish that’s bursting with flavor. Tender bonito is marinated in salt and cooking wine, then coated in starch and pan-fried to golden perfection. The fish is simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with aromatic ginger, garlic, and scallions, while a splash of lemon juice adds a bright, zesty finish. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth dish with a perfect balance of umami and acidity. Ideal for seafood lovers, this recipe combines simple ingredients with expert techniques—pan-frying for crispiness and slow simmering for depth of flavor. Serve it hot over steamed rice for a satisfying meal that’s both comforting and restaurant-worthy. Try this easy yet impressive dish for a taste of home-cooked perfection!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

bonito

bonito [200g]

Secondary Ingredients

starch

starch [30g]
tomatoes

tomatoes [200g]
scallion whites

scallion whites [50g]

Sauce and Seasonings

Instructions

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Step 1

After processing the bonito, cut it into pieces, marinate with salt and cooking wine for one hour; pat dry the water; prepare a clean small bowl, fill it with starch; heat oil in the wok; coat the bonito with starch, pan-fry over low heat until both sides are yellow.

Step 2

After frying, remove and set aside.

Step 3

In the remaining oil in the wok, add ginger, garlic, and scallion whites, and stir-fry over medium heat.

Step 4

Pour in tomatoes, stir-fry over medium heat, then reduce to low heat until the juice comes out.

Step 5

Add the bonito, drizzle with lemon juice, and add half a bowl of water, cover the wok, and simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low heat for ten minutes.