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Pan-fried small flatfish

Pan-fried small flatfish

Small pomfret are pan-fried until the skin crisps to golden crackle while the flesh stays tender and sweet. A simple salt seasoning lets the fish shine, a homestyle favorite that pairs happily with congee or rice.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Clean the small carp by removing the gills and internal organs, and handle it thoroughly. Then, make diagonal cuts on both sides of the fish, add an appropriate amount of cooking wine, salt, and five-spice powder, mix repeatedly, and let it sit to absorb the flavors.

  2. 2
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    Take a flat fish and coat it thoroughly with starch, coating each one thoroughly with starch and set aside.

  3. 3
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    Add an appropriate amount of oil to the pan and heat it, then add the small flatfish to fry.

  4. 4
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    Remove it when it is golden and crispy, and drain the oil.

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    Plated and served, the small pomfret is golden and crispy. As a breakfast dish, it is also stir-fried with vegetables as a side.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Small flatfish
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Seasonings

  • cooking wine
    to taste
  • Five-spice powder
    to taste
  • Starch
    to taste
  • Edible oil
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste