Chinese cuisine

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Braised Pomfret Fish

Name: Braised Pomfret Fish
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb. Whole Silver Pomfret; 3 oz. Pork Tenderloin; Marinade; 1 tsp. Shaoxing Wine; 1 tsp. Soy Sauce; 2 oz. Bamboo Shoots, Sliced; 1 oz. Shiitake Mushroom, Soaked And Chopped; 1 tbsp. Cooking Oil; 1 tbsp. Ginger, Sliced; 2 tbsp. Green Onion, Chopped; Seasoning; 1 tbsp. Shaoxing Wine; 1.5 tbsp. Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp. Rock Sugar; 0.25 tsp. White Pepper, A Pinch; 1 tsp. Sweet Black Rice Vinegar; 1 tbsp. Cornstarch Water (2 Tbsp Cornstarch Mixed With 1 Tbsp Water); 1 tbsp. Sesame Oil; 1 cup Water

Chef John Zhang

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Silver pomfret is one of the most sought-after ingredients in China and Taiwan, especially during the Chinese new year. Its flesh is delicate and buttery, and tastes great whether steamed whole, or braised. Chef John shares tips on how to red braise the silver pomfret with pork tenderloin to give it extra kick of flavor.

Recipe

PRE TIME: 30 min

COOKING TIME: 0

TOTAL TIME: 30 min

2 SERVING

Ingredients:

1 lb. Whole Silver Pomfret
3 oz. Pork Tenderloin
Marinade
1 tsp. Shaoxing Wine
1 tsp. Soy Sauce
2 oz. Bamboo Shoots, Sliced
1 oz. Shiitake Mushroom, Soaked And Chopped
1 tbsp. Cooking Oil
1 tbsp. Ginger, Sliced
2 tbsp. Green Onion, Chopped
Seasoning
1 tbsp. Shaoxing Wine
1.5 tbsp. Soy Sauce
1 tbsp. Rock Sugar
0.25 tsp. White Pepper, A Pinch
1 tsp. Sweet Black Rice Vinegar
1 tbsp. Cornstarch Water (2 Tbsp Cornstarch Mixed With 1 Tbsp Water)
1 tbsp. Sesame Oil
1 cup Water

Directions:

Step 1

Remove fish fins and score both sides of the fish: one straight cut in the middle from head to tail, then make two cuts on both sides at a 30-degree angle against the middle cut.

Step 2

Slice the pork, then marinate with Shaoxing wine and soy sauce in a large bowl.

Step 3

In a wok over high heat, bring enough cooking oil to 300-350°F (150-180°C), and deep fry the fish until slightly golden. Remove from oil, then drain.

Step 4

Return the wok to the stove, stir-fry pork slices until changed color. Then add ginger, green onion, bamboo shoots, and shiitake mushroom. Stir-fry to cook for one minute.

Step 5

In the same wok, add soy sauce, rock sugar, and fish. Lower the heat and braise for 5 minutes.

Step 6

In the same wok, add white pepper, sweet black rice vinegar, cornstarch water slurry to thicken, and sesame oil. Gently push back and forth to mix the ingredients several times.

Step 7

Enjoy!