Pan fried yellow croaker
Ingredients:
1 pcs Yellow Croaker (approx. 500g) :
2 pcs Shallot (sliced)
2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
1/2 Tbsp Scallion
1/2 Tbsp Corn Starch
4 Tbsps Cooking Oil :
A dash Salt
50ml Water
3 Tbsps Corn Starch Mixture
(2 tsp Corn Starch + 3 Tbsps water = Corn Starch Mixture)
Seasonings:
1 Tbsp Light Soy Sauce :
1/2 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
1/2 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar
Instructions:
1. Clean the yellow croaker inside and out. Pat dry. Sprinkle some salt and coat with a thin layer of corn starch and set aside.
2. Add oil and Ginger slices to a frying pan. Turn on high heat.. Pan fry on high heat for 2 mins on each side.
3. Reduce heat to medium and continue to fry until golden brown. Transfer the fish and Ginger Slices on to a plate.
4. In the same wok, without adding oil, saute the Shallot and Garlic for 1 min. Add the seasonings and 50ml of water.
5. Cook and keep stirring. Then add the Corn Starch mixture and stir to mix in a circular motion.
6. Pour the hot sauce on the fish and sprinkle Spring Onion and serve. Enjoy!