Pan-fried Cod Fillet with Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the cod fillet dry thoroughly. Season with salt and white pepper, then lightly coat with cornstarch.

2. 2

   Heat cooking oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the cod fillet for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same pan (add a little more oil if needed), sauté fermented black beans, minced garlic, and minced ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add diced red and green bell peppers. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.

5. 5

   Pour in Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and chicken broth. Bring the sauce to a simmer.

6. 6

   Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency. Place the pan-fried cod fillet onto a serving plate, then generously spoon the black bean sauce over the fish. Garnish with sliced spring onion and serve immediately.