Braised Fish With Deep Fried Bean Curd Recipe

Name: Braised Fish With Deep Fried Bean Curd Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x (2-lb) fish; 1 x Or possibly; 2 slc Fresh ginger root; 1 x Scallion stalk; 2 x Cakes bean curd Oil for deep-frying; 4 Tbsp. Oil; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1 Tbsp. Oil; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1 c. Water; 1 1/2 tsp Cornstarch; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 tsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Sherry; 1 dsh Pepper; 3 Tbsp. Water

Servings: persons

1 x (2-lb) fish
1 x Or possibly
2 slc Fresh ginger root
1 x Scallion stalk
2 x Cakes bean curd Oil for deep-frying
4 Tbsp. Oil
1/4 tsp Salt
1 Tbsp. Oil
1/4 tsp Salt
1 c. Water
1 1/2 tsp Cornstarch
1 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Sherry
1 dsh Pepper
3 Tbsp. Water

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["1.", "Prepare fish as in steps 1 and 2 of ""Basic Braised Soy Fish"".", "2.", "Shred ginger root.", "Cut scallion in 1/2-inch sections.", "3.", "Cut each bean curd cake in 9 cubes.", "Heat oil to bubbling and deep-fry bean curd till light golden brown.", "Drain on paper toweling.", "4.", "Heat the second quantity of oil till nearly smoking.", "Add in salt, then fish; brown well on each side (about 3 min).", "Remove from pan.", "5.", "Heat remaining oil.", "Add in remaining salt, along with shredded ginger root, and stir-fry a few times.", "Add in water and bring to a boil.", "6.", "Add in fish and bean curd.", "Top with scallion sections and simmer, covered, about 10 to 15 min.", "Meanwhile, in a c., blend cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, sherry, pepper and remaining water to a paste.", "7.", "Transfer fish and bean curd to a hot serving platter, leaving liquids in pan.", "Stir in cornstarch paste, to thicken.", "Pour sauce over fish and serve."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x (2-lb) fish, 1 x Or possibly, 2 slc Fresh ginger root, 1 x Scallion stalk, and more.

Yes, Braised Fish With Deep Fried Bean Curd Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!