Crispy fried fish with ginger and fermented soybeans (trey chien chuon)

Готовка

1. 🥄Fry the ginger in plenty of oil until golden and slightly crispy.

Подготовка

1. 🔥Set aside for later.
2. 🧂Cut the fish into strips.

Шаги

1. 🧂Dredge the fish in a very thin layer of tempura flour.

Готовка

1. 🍳Fry the fish in plenty of oil until golden brown and crispy.
2. 🫇You can use the same oil as you were using to fry the ginger.

Подготовка

1. 🫇Crush the garlic and chop it into small pieces.
2. 🍽️Chop the spring onion.

Шаги

1. 🍽️Drain the fermented soybeans using a colander.
2. 🌿If you are using salted beans (soybeans in a very salty brine), you need to wash the beans in water before you add them to the dish.
3. ✨Add a tablespoon of oil to a deep pan or a large pot, and sauté the garlic until slightly golden.

Готовка

1. 🌿Add the soybeans and stir fry for a few minutes.

Шаги

1. ✨If the soybeans are very salty, add ¼- ½ tablespoon sugar to balance the flavor.

Готовка

1. 🥄Add water and fry for a minute.

Шаги

1. 🔥Just before serving, stir in the fried ginger, the spring onion, and the crispy fish.

Готовка

1. 🧂Serve with steamed rice.