Experience the delight of rice paired with deliciously braised pink perch

Pink perch is a nutritious food, commonly used in various family meals. Check out the recipe for cooking delicious and flavorful braised pink perch below. 

Experience the delight of rice paired with deliciously braised pink perch

Ingredients:

- 1 pink perch

- Seasonings: cooking oil, dried shallots, salt, sugar, fish sauce, pepper, chili, scallions...

Preparation:

Step 1: Ingredient preparation:

– Prepare the fish: After purchasing pink perch, clean it thoroughly, drain, then cut into 4 pieces. Marinate with salt, fish sauce, cooking oil, and pepper for about 20 minutes.

– Clean and finely chop the scallions

– Clean the ginger, remove the skin, and slice thinly. Finely chop the chili for added spice and to eliminate fishy odor.

Step 2: Cooking braised pink perch

– Prepare the sauce: Put a spoonful of sugar in a pan, heat gently, stirring until the sugar turns brown, then add water and bring to a boil. Transfer to a small bowl.

– Heat oil in a frying pan, briefly fry the fish to firm it up without breaking, ensuring it retains its shape during cooking.

– Next, heat cooking oil in a pot, sauté dried shallots until fragrant, then add the fish. Season the prepared sauce with a bit of chili and finely chopped ginger, pour into the pot. Gently stir to avoid breaking the fish.

– Turn the fish pieces to ensure even coating and simmer gently. Once the sauce thickens and turns golden, turn off the heat. Serve the braised pink perch on a plate.

– Garnish with chopped scallions and ground pepper for added flavor.

So there you have it, your braised pink perch is ready. This dish pairs perfectly with steamed white rice. With each bite, relish the deliciously flavorful pink perch and the touch of spicy pepper. Don't forget to keep this simple recipe handy.

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