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Pan-Fried White Pomfret | Chef John’s Cooking Class

You can learn to make this pan-fried Pomfret easily at home. It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a flavorful kick that goes all around.

Pan-Fried White Pomfret | Chef John’s Cooking Class
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PRE TIME: 10 min
COOKING TIME: 20 min
TOTAL TIME: 30 min
2 SERVING
Ingredients:
  • 1 Whole White pomfret
  • Marinadeㅤ
  • 1/4 tsp. Salt
  • 1/8 tsp. White pepper
  • 2 stalks Green onions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • 1 small Ginger, sliced
  • 1 tbsp. Shaoxing wine
  • Coating
  • 1 cup Corn starch
  • Cook The Fish
  • 1 cup Cooking oil
  • 2 tbsp. Butter
  • Stir-fry The Fish
  • 2 tbsp. Butter
  • 1/4 cup Onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup Green Pepper and Red Pepper, diced
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic Salt
Directions:
Step 1
Step 1
1
Chop the white pomfret at 45-degrees into 5 equal parts.
Step 2
Step 2
2
Put the fish into a bowl, add in【Marinade】 mix well.
Step 3
Step 3
3
Put some cornstarch into a tray and coat the marinated fish evenly in it. (Do not use excessive cornstarch.)
Step 4
Step 4
4
Pour some butter and oil into a large wok and set it over medium-low heat. When the butter melts completely, put the white pomfret pieces in and fry for 3 to 5 minutes. (Stir-fly slowly over medium-low heat.)
Step 5
Step 5
5
When the fish becomes golden brown, remove it from the wok, and drain the oil.
Step 6
Step 6
6
Add some butter to another pot and set it over medium-low heat. When the butter melts completely pour in the minced onion, and minced green and red pepper, stir fry for 3 to 5 minutes until it smells aromatic. Add in the fish pieces, and some garlic salt, stir-fry evenly, it's ready to serve.
Step 7
Step 7
7
Enjoy!