Braised Fish Fillet with Preserved Black Beans and Tofu

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate fish fillet chunks with soy sauce, cornstarch, and white pepper for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat cooking oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the tofu cubes until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same wok, add a little more oil if needed. Stir-fry mashed fermented black beans, minced garlic, and julienned ginger until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add chicken broth or water, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.

5. 5

   Gently add the marinated fish fillets and pan-fried tofu to the sauce. Cover and braise for 5-7 minutes until fish is cooked through.

6. 6

   Stir in sesame oil. Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir gently until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

7. 7

   Garnish with chopped spring onion and serve hot.