Simmered Fish Halves Recipe

Simmered Fish Halves Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 2/3 lbs fish halves (tail end)

• 1 green onion, cut into 6 pieces

• 6 slices ginger root

• 1 stalk fresh garlic

• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Ingredients A:

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 cup water

• Dash of black pepper

Method:

1. Scale and clean the fish. Cut it in half lengthwise to remove bones; cut each half in thirds, do not cut through the tail (to total of 12 sections)

2. Cut the garlic into several pieces then shred finely lengthwise. Soak it in water for 5 minutes; remove and drain

3. Heat the wok then add 4 tablespoons oil. Stir fry the green onion and ginger root until fragrant. Add fish, skin side down; fry for 20 seconds, or until golden brown. Turn the fish over.

4. Add Ingredients A; cover and turn heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes; when the liquid has reduced to half its original amount, add cornstarch mixture, stir lightly

5. Sprinkle with vinegar and sesame oil; place on serving plate. Sprinkle the finely shredded garlic on top; serve.