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Pan-Fried White Pomfret | Chef John’s Cooking Class

Name: Pan-Fried White Pomfret | Chef John’s Cooking Class
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 Whole White pomfret; Marinadeㅤ; 1/4 tsp. Salt; 1/8 tsp. White pepper; 2 stalks Green onions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces.; 1 small Ginger, sliced; 1 tbsp. Shaoxing wine; Coating; 1 cup Corn starch; Cook The Fish; 1 cup Cooking oil; 2 tbsp. Butter; Stir-fry The Fish; 2 tbsp. Butter; 1/4 cup Onion, diced; 1/2 cup Green Pepper and Red Pepper, diced; 1/2 tsp. Garlic Salt

Chef John Zhang

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You can learn to make this pan-fried Pomfret easily at home. It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a flavorful kick that goes all around.

Recipe

PRE TIME: 10 min

COOKING TIME: 20 min

TOTAL TIME: 30 min

2 SERVING

Ingredients:

1 Whole White pomfret
Marinadeㅤ
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. White pepper
2 stalks Green onions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
1 small Ginger, sliced
1 tbsp. Shaoxing wine
Coating
1 cup Corn starch
Cook The Fish
1 cup Cooking oil
2 tbsp. Butter
Stir-fry The Fish
2 tbsp. Butter
1/4 cup Onion, diced
1/2 cup Green Pepper and Red Pepper, diced
1/2 tsp. Garlic Salt

Directions:

Step 1

Chop the white pomfret at 45-degrees into 5 equal parts.

Step 2

Put the fish into a bowl, add in【Marinade】 mix well.

Step 3

Put some cornstarch into a tray and coat the marinated fish evenly in it. (Do not use excessive cornstarch.)

Step 4

Pour some butter and oil into a large wok and set it over medium-low heat. When the butter melts completely, put the white pomfret pieces in and fry for 3 to 5 minutes. (Stir-fly slowly over medium-low heat.)

Step 5

When the fish becomes golden brown, remove it from the wok, and drain the oil.

Step 6

Add some butter to another pot and set it over medium-low heat. When the butter melts completely pour in the minced onion, and minced green and red pepper, stir fry for 3 to 5 minutes until it smells aromatic. Add in the fish pieces, and some garlic salt, stir-fry evenly, it's ready to serve.

Step 7

Enjoy!