Sauteed Sardines Salad with Youlinji (Chinese Deep

Name: Sauteed Sardines Salad with Youlinji (Chinese Deep Fried Chicken) Sauce!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 Sardines (about 15-20 cm each in length); 1 tbsp Sake (to pre-flavour); 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce (to pre-flavour); 1 Cake flour; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (for pan frying); 1 Red leaf lettuce, and cherry tomatoes, etc.; 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 1/2 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Vinegar; 1/2 tbsp Water; 10 cm Japanese leek (white section); 1 tbsp White sesame seeds

Servings: persons

8 Sardines (about 15-20 cm each in length)
1 tbsp Sake (to pre-flavour)
1/2 tbsp Soy sauce (to pre-flavour)
1 Cake flour
2 tbsp Vegetable oil (for pan frying)
1 Red leaf lettuce, and cherry tomatoes, etc.
3 tbsp Soy sauce
2 1/2 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Vinegar
1/2 tbsp Water
10 cm Japanese leek (white section)
1 tbsp White sesame seeds

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["[Make the youlinji sauce] Step 1.", "Add the soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and water into a heatproof dish, and microwave for about 1.5 minutes at 600 W.", "Step 2...Add the minced white part of the Japanese leek and white sesame seeds to Step 1, then mix.", "Remove the heads and entrails from the sardines.", "Butterfly, and remove the spines.", "Remove the small bones as well, using a knife.", "Cut the butterflied sardines in half along where the spines used to be, and cut off the fins.", "Sprinkle the sake and soy sauce on the Step 4 sardines to pre-season.", "Heat a frying pan, and add about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.", "Coat the Step 5 sardines with cake flour, and fry both sides.", "Put washed red leaf lettuce and cherry tomatoes on a plate, place on the Step 6 sardines, and pour the Step 2 sauce on top.", "Here is the youlinji chicken recipe using chicken breasts.", """Amazing Sauce!", "Original Tender Youlinji (Chinese Deep Fried Chicken) Made with Chicken Breasts""

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 Sardines (about 15-20 cm each in length), 1 tbsp Sake (to pre-flavour), 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce (to pre-flavour), 1 Cake flour, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Sardines Salad with Youlinji (Chinese Deep Fried Chicken) Sauce! falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Sauteed Sardines Salad with Youlinji (Chinese Deep Fried Chicken) Sauce!

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