Ingredients for Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream with Ginger
- 500g Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream
- 1 piece of Ginger
- 3 sprigs of Green Onions
- Seasonings: fish sauce, black pepper, sugar, seasoning powder, broth cubes...
How to make Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream with Ginger
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients for Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream with Ginger
- Clean and cut the purchased sea bream into bite-sized pieces, then drain excess water.
- Clean the ginger thoroughly, peel it, and slice it into thin pieces.
- Clean the green onions, remove the roots, and cut them into sections.
Step 2: Sun-dry the sea bream with ginger
- Place a pot on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of sugar, and a little filtered water to the pot to create a coloring liquid for the braised fish.
- When the water turns a golden hue, add the ginger and green onions to sauté until fragrant. Layer the ginger on top of the fish pieces in the pot. If the braised fish appears to have insufficient liquid during cooking, add more water as needed to ensure the fish is tender and flavorful.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, simmer until most of the water in the pot has evaporated, then add another small bowl of water. Simmer over low heat until the liquid becomes thick and syrupy. Adjust the seasoning once more and turn off the heat.
Finished product: Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream with Ginger

Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream with Ginger
With that, our delightful Ginger-braised Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream is now complete. The enticing aroma, a delightful fusion of the refreshing scent of ginger with the distinctive sweet fragrance of sea bream, and the rich, tender, and flavorful essence of the fish, make it an endlessly enjoyable dish.
2. Pan-fried Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream with Garlic and Chili
Ingredients for Pan-fried Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream with Garlic and Chili
- 500g Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream
- 1 bulb of garlic, 2 fresh chili peppers
- 3 sprigs of green onions
- Seasonings: fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, cooking oil
How to make Pan-fried Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream with Garlic and Chili
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients for Pan-fried Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream with Garlic and Chili
- Clean the sun-dried spice sea bream, cut it into pieces, and let it drain. Marinate the fish with a pinch of salt for a richer flavor.
- Peel and finely chop the garlic, rinse the chili peppers and slice them thinly
- Clean the green onions, remove the roots, and chop them finely
Step 2: Pre-fry the fish
- Heat a pan, add a moderate amount of cooking oil, and heat it until it simmers. Fry each marinated fish piece briefly to achieve a crispy, fragrant, and golden texture. When the fish turns uniformly golden and well-cooked, remove it onto a plate lined with oil-absorbing paper.
Step 3: Prepare the garlic and chili sauce
- The garlic and chili sauce is prepared with the following ingredients: 3 tablespoons fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon sugar, 3 tablespoons filtered water, 1 tablespoon seasoning powder. Add some finely chopped garlic and chili, stirring thoroughly to dissolve the seasonings.
Step 4: Glaze the fish with garlic and chili sauce
- Pour the prepared sauce into the pan, bring it to a boil, then gently and evenly coat each fried fish piece in the pan. Carefully turn and ensure the sauce permeates and evenly covers each fish slice.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency. Add finely chopped green onions, a bit of chili, black pepper, then turn off the heat.
Finished product: Pan-fried Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream with Garlic and Chili

Pan-fried Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream with Garlic and Chili
Pan-fried Sea Bream with Garlic and Chili offers a rich and enticing flavor. The aromatic essence of garlic combined with a spicy kick, blended with the soaked sauce, enhances the appeal of your family meal like never before.
3. Pan-fried Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream with Fish Sauce
Ingredients for Pan-fried Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream with Fish Sauce
- 500g Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream
- 1 head of lettuce, 2 cucumbers, 2 tomatoes
- 1 bulb of garlic, 2 fresh chili peppers
- Seasonings: sugar, fish sauce, cooking oil, seasoning cubes...
How to make Pan-fried Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream with Fish Sauce
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients for Pan-fried Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream with Fish Sauce
- Clean the sun-dried spice sea bream, cut it into small pieces, and let it drain.
- Clean lettuce leaves, wash cucumbers, and soak tomatoes in diluted saltwater for 10 minutes. Then, remove them, rinse with water, and let them drain. Slice cucumbers thinly and cut tomatoes into round slices.
- Peel and finely chop the garlic, rinse the chili peppers and slice them thinly.
Step 2: Pan-fry the Sun-Dried Spice Sea Bream to golden perfection
- Heat a pan, add a sufficient amount of cooking oil. Slowly place each fish piece into the pan, frying both sides until they achieve a crisp, golden texture. Repeat this process until all the fish is cooked. Remove the fish onto a plate lined with oil-absorbing paper.
Step 3: Prepare the dipping sauce
Craft a zesty dipping sauce with 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of filtered water, 1/2 tablespoon of umami powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and the juice of 1 lime. Use chopsticks to stir until the flavors meld, then add garlic and chili to your liking. Adjust the seasoning for the perfect family taste.
Experience the final form of sun-dried snakehead fish fried to perfection and drizzled with fish sauce.

Indulge in pan-fried sun-dried snakehead fish with a fish sauce dip
Savor the delightful aroma and crunchiness of sun-dried snakehead fish, paired with a tangy garlic and chili dipping sauce. Enjoy it with fresh lettuce for a meal that will captivate your family. Here are three ways to create the most delicious sun-dried snakehead fish for your family. Hopefully, these suggestions will enhance the connection and bonding during family meals.
