Steamed Perch with Spicy Black Bean Sauce and Three

Name: Steamed Perch with Spicy Black Bean Sauce and Three Onion-Bratwurst Noodle Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 perch (bluegill), scaled, gutted and scored; Grapeseed oil, to cook; 1 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 2 shallots, minced; 1 tablespoon sambal; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 cup 1/4 inch dice tomatoes; 1 yellow bell pepper, 1/4 inch dice; 1 cup1/4 inch dice jicama; 2 cups fish stock (or chicken stock); 2 tablespoons 1/4 inch thick strips basil; 1 to 2 tablespoons butter; Salt and black pepper; Grapeseed oil, to cook; 1 cup sliced scallions (save a little green scallion for garnish); 1 white onion, sliced; 1 red onion, sliced; 4 cups blanched shanghai noodles; 1 red bratwurst, finely diced; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons naturally brewed soy sauce; Salt and black pepper; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

2 perch (bluegill), scaled, gutted and scored
Grapeseed oil, to cook
1 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 shallots, minced
1 tablespoon sambal
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup 1/4 inch dice tomatoes
1 yellow bell pepper, 1/4 inch dice
1 cup1/4 inch dice jicama
2 cups fish stock (or chicken stock)
2 tablespoons 1/4 inch thick strips basil
1 to 2 tablespoons butter
Salt and black pepper
Grapeseed oil, to cook
1 cup sliced scallions (save a little green scallion for garnish)
1 white onion, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
4 cups blanched shanghai noodles
1 red bratwurst, finely diced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons naturally brewed soy sauce
Salt and black pepper
2 eggs

1
Set up a steamer lined with lettuce or cabbage leaves.
2
Pat dry the fish inside and out.
3
Season inside and out.
4
Place in steamer and steam for 8 to 10 minutes until done.
5
In a saute pan, coated lightly with oil, saute the black beans, garlic, ginger, and shallots until soft.
6
Add sambal and deglaze with wine.
7
Reduce by 1/2.
8
Add tomatoes, bell peppers, jicama, stock, and basil.
9
Whisk in butter.
10
Taste for seasoning.
11
Lay fish on top of noodle cake and dress with sauce.
12
Garnish with scallions.
13
Beverage: Sanford Sauvignon Blanc
14
In a large non-stick saute pan on high heat, coated with oil, add the scallions and onions.
15
Season and cook until soft and allow to cool.
16
In a large bowl, mix the noodles, bratwurst, sesame oil, soy, and cooked onions; season and taste.
17
Add the eggs and mix.
18
In the same saute pan, on medium heat, coat well with oil, add the noodle mixture, and flatten with spatula.
19
Cook until brown, about 6 to 8 minutes and flip.
20
Cook another 6 minutes.

1239

kcal

Calories

Fat

191

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 perch (bluegill), scaled, gutted and scored, Grapeseed oil, to cook, 1 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Steamed Perch with Spicy Black Bean Sauce and Three Onion-Bratwurst Noodle Cake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Steamed Perch with Spicy Black Bean Sauce and Three Onion-Bratwurst Noodle Cake

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