Soy bean paste deep fried fish

This is another my own way of cooking fish, use one of the part from the big fish that I bought earlier (deep fried sweet and sour fish). I like fish to cook this way with soy bean paste, and usually I will add some curry leaves to enhance the taste.

-local brand of fermented soy bean paste


Soy bean paste deep fried fish

700g Threadfin fish, whole or cut into big pieces (or any other type of fish)
5 cloves garlic, chopped
½” ginger, chopped
2 sprigs curry leaves
1 red chilli, shredded
1 spring onion, cut 1” length
1 and 1/2tbsp soy bean paste
1 tbsp light soy sauce
½ tbsp sugar or to taste
150ml water (or adjust accordingly)

1. Deep fry fish till golden brown, set aside.
2. Heat some oil in a wok, add in chopped garlic and ginger, stir fry till fragrant.
3. Add in soy bean paste, stir fry for few seconds, add in water.
4. Seasoning with light soy sauce and sugar, cook for 1min.
5. Add in deep fried fish, cook for few seconds.
6. Dish out, sprinkle spring onion and red chilli on top, serve hot.

Happy Cooking !!