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Braised Golden Pomfret
This dish offers a wonderfully tender flaky fish cooked in a rich savory sauce that blends sweet and salty flavors perfectly. The result is a melt in your mouth experience with soft smooth textures and a fragrant hint from the ginger and scallions. It is a delightful simple meal perfect for adding comfort to your […]
- Prep
- 18m
- Cook
- 30m
- Total
- 48m
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- 1/5
- Cuisine
- Chinese
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Braised Golden Pomfret
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| golden pomfret | 1 as needed |
| ginger (julienned) | a pinch |
| light soy sauce | 1 as needed |
| oyster sauce | 1/2 |
| soybean paste | 1/2 |
| sweet bean paste | 1/2 |
| salt | a pinch |
| scallions (chopped) | a pinch |
- golden pomfret1 as needed
- ginger (julienned)a pinch
- light soy sauce1 as needed
- oyster sauce1/2
- soybean paste1/2
- sweet bean paste1/2
- salta pinch
- scallions (chopped)a pinch
Cooking StepsHow to cook Braised Golden Pomfret step by step
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Step 1Clean the golden pomfret and make a few slashes on both sides of the fish.
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Step 2Chop the scallions and julienne the ginger; set aside. Prepare the sauce by mixing light soy sauce, oyster sauce, soybean paste, sweet bean paste, and salt.
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Step 3Heat the pan and pan-fry the fish.
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Step 4Fry until both sides are golden brown.
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Step 5Set the fried fish aside.
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Step 6Leave the residual oil in the pan and add the julienned ginger.
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Step 7Add the fried fish back to the pan.
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Step 8Pour in the prepared sauce mixture.
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Step 9Add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low heat and braise for 13–15 minutes until cooked through.
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Step 10Turn up the heat to reduce the sauce until thickened.
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Step 11Transfer to a plate and serve.
Braised Golden Pomfret
This dish offers a wonderfully tender flaky fish cooked in a rich savory sauce that blends sweet and salty flavors perfectly. The result is a melt in your mouth experience with soft smooth textures and a fragrant hint from the ginger and scallions. It is a delightful simple meal perfect for adding comfort to your […]
Ingredients
- 1 as needed golden pomfret
- a pinch ginger (julienned)
- 1 as needed light soy sauce
- 1/2 oyster sauce
- 1/2 soybean paste
- 1/2 sweet bean paste
- a pinch salt
- a pinch scallions (chopped)
Instructions
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Clean the golden pomfret and make a few slashes on both sides of the fish.
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Chop the scallions and julienne the ginger; set aside. Prepare the sauce by mixing light soy sauce, oyster sauce, soybean paste, sweet bean paste, and salt.
-
Heat the pan and pan-fry the fish.
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Fry until both sides are golden brown.
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Set the fried fish aside.
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Leave the residual oil in the pan and add the julienned ginger.
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Add the fried fish back to the pan.
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Pour in the prepared sauce mixture.
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Add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low heat and braise for 13–15 minutes until cooked through.
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Turn up the heat to reduce the sauce until thickened.
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Transfer to a plate and serve.
