Sanma Fish
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Sanma Fish

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
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Sanma Fish

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • bonito 200g
The aromatics
  • starch 30g
  • tomatoes 200g
  • scallion whites 50g
The sauce & seasonings
  • oil 2 tbsp
  • ginger 15g
  • garlic 5g
  • lemon 1 tbsp (juice)

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
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.
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Step 2
After frying, remove and set aside.
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Step 3
Step 3
In the remaining oil in the wok, add ginger, garlic, and scallion whites, and stir-fry over medium heat.
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Step 4
Step 4
Pour in tomatoes, stir-fry over medium heat, then reduce to low heat until the juice comes out.
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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.
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Step 6
Remove the lid, add salt and chicken powder, increase to medium heat, and stir-fry to reduce the sauce.
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Step 7
Remove from the wok.
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Step 8
The dish is ready.
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Step 9
Step 9
The finished dish.

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