Fish with Tobanjan (fermented soy sauce and chili)

Recipe by LE RIZ JAUNE

A simple and flavorful dish of white fish coated in starch, fried and then drenched in a spicy sauce made from tobanjan, rice vinegar, soy sauce and ginger. Perfect with fragrant rice.

EasyAsianServes 2

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Source Video
17m
Prep
12m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
39m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$13.20
Per serving:$6.60

Critical Success Points

  • Slice the fish to 5 mm thickness with an inclined knife to obtain large pieces.
  • Coat each fish slice with starch before frying to achieve a light crust.
  • Maintain the oil temperature at 170 °C to prevent the fish from being too greasy or undercooked.
  • Dilute the starch in cold water before adding to the sauce to avoid lumps.

Safety Warnings

  • Hot oil at 170 °C can cause splatters: handle with care and wear kitchen gloves.
  • Never leave the oil unattended.
  • Use wooden or silicone utensils to avoid scratching the pan coating.

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