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Jiao Yan Yu (椒鹽魚) – Salt and Pepper Fish
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Jiao Yan Yu (椒鹽魚) – Salt and Pepper Fish
Laura Chen
4
15 Minuten
20 Minuten
500
Chinese
Main course
Jiāo yán yú, or salt and pepper fish, is a popular Chinese dish known for its crispy texture and savory seasoning. The fish gets a light coating, is deep-fried and then sprinkled with a mix of salt, pepper and other spices.
Ingredients
- 4 medium white fish fillets, such as tilapia or cod
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten
- Oil for deep-frying
- 1 scallion, finely sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 red chili, seeded and finely sliced
- 1/2 tsp five-spice powder
Instructions
- Rinse the fish fillets and pat dry.
- Season each fish fillet with salt and pepper.
- Turn the fillets in the beaten egg, then coat them in cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and deep-fry the fillets over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Drain the fried fish on paper towels.
- Heat a little oil in a small pan and briefly fry the scallion, garlic and chili.
- Add the five-spice powder and fry briefly.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the fried fish and serve immediately.
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