Fried Fish With Garlic and Spring Onions

Battered fish fillets shallow fried until golden, served with a savory garlic, spring onion, and rice wine sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 280.1 kcals 1120.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 11 grams 44.1 grams
Fat 14.6 grams 58.2 grams
Protein 26.4 grams 105.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
Dairy
2
piece
Egg
Medium, free-range, beaten
Liquids
2
tbsp
Shaoxing Rice Wine
Can use dry sherry
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Salt
For seasoning the fish
0.25
tsp
White Pepper
Freshly ground
3
tbsp
Garlic
Finely sliced
1
tsp
Salt
Remaining teaspoon for the sauce
OilsFats
150
ml
Groundnut Oil
Can use vegetable oil
2
tsp
Seafood
450
g
Sole
Fillets with dark skin removed and cut into 2.5cm strips; can use plaice instead
Vegetables
2
tbsp
Spring Onions
Finely chopped

Steps

  • Remove the dark skin from the fish fillets using a sharp knife.
  • Cut the fillets into 2.5cm strips and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper.
  • Refrigerate the seasoned fish for 15 minutes.
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl and coat the fish pieces first in cornflour, then in the egg.
  • Heat the wok with the oil over high heat until smoking, then reduce to medium.
  • Fry the fish in batches until golden-brown, then drain on kitchen paper and discard the frying oil.
  • Wipe the wok and add the garlic, spring onions, rice wine, sesame oil, and remaining salt.
  • Simmer the sauce for 2 minutes and pour over the fried fish on a serving platter.