INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb fish fillet (mahi-mahi, cod, or cream dory), cut into cubes
- 3 tbsp tausi (salted black beans)
- 3 & ½ tbsp cornstarch
- ¾ cups chicken stock
- 5 tbsp sherry cooking wine
- ½ tsp ginger, minced
- ½ tsp garlic, minced
- 4 stalks green onion, chopped
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 & ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 cup cooking oil
HOW TO COOK:
- Start by marinating the fish cubes.
- In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp sherry cooking wine, salt, and 1 tsp sesame oil then mix well.
- Add the fish cubes and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Soak the salted black beans in warm water for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Start to fry the fish by heating the oil in a cooking pot.
- Remove the fish from the marinade and roll the fish cubes on a bowl with 3 tbsp cornstarch (make sure that the fish is fully coated).
- Fry the coated fish until the color turns light brown.
- Remove from the cooking pot and place in a plate. Set aside.
- Make the sauce by combining the chicken broth, ½ tsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp sherry cooking wine, ground black pepper, ½ tbsp cornstarch, and sugar. Mix well.
- On a separate frying pan, heat 3 tbsp of cooking oil (re-use the oil that fried the fish). Saute garlic, ginger, and salted black beans for 30 to 60 seconds.
- Put- in the fried fish cubes and stir.
- Pour- in the sauce mixture and stir and continue to cook until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Sprinkle some green onions (optional).
- Transfer to a serving plate. Enjoy!
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Also try: Fish & Tofu With Tausi
