Fried Pomfret
Pompano 1 item | Lemon Half |
Cornstarch 3g | Soy sauce Appropriate amount |
Salt Appropriate amount |
Step 1
Prepare ingredients. When I buy pomfret, I ask the seller to process the internal organs directly. If you buy unprocessed pomfret, you also need to clean the scales, gills, and internal organs of the pomfret! I am more tolerant of this bloody scene...Step 2
First cut 2/3 of a lemon, and then squeeze out the lemon juice. I squeezed out just 10ml of lemon juice. Then cut two more lemon slices.Step 3
Score the pomfret a few times on both sides to make it easier for the fish to absorb the flavor.Step 4
Rub a little salt on both sides of the pomfret with your hands.Step 5
Then pour in the lemon juice, both front and back.Step 6
Pour a little baby soy sauce, also pour a little on the front and back, and then gently pat evenly with your hands.Step 7
Place a slice of lemon on each side, then sprinkle with sliced scallions. Marinate the pomfret for 1 hour.Step 8
After the fish is marinated, drain it with kitchen paper.Step 9
WillCoat each side of the pomfret with a thin layer of starch, and then let it sit for 1-2 minutes so that the starch won't fall off easily when fried.Step 10
Preheat the pan, then pour a small amount of oil and shake the pan to distribute the oil evenly.Step 11
Add the pomfret coated with starch and start frying over medium-low heat.Step 12
When one side is fried for about 1 minute, you can shake the pan slightly to let the fish move, then continue to fry for 2-3 minutes and then turn over. Flip and fry in the same way. Fry until both sides are golden brown and it’s done!Step 13
After frying, you can put it on the plate and decorate it, and you can give it to your baby beautifully! When the baby is born, please note that adults still have to help pick out the thorns! Generally, pomfret has slightly more spines near the gills. Introducing a pomfret with a fresh lemony flavor. I have cooked it for Mr. BO many times, and every time it is cooked in seconds! Cooking tips for fried pomfret*If cornstarch is not available, other starch or flour can be used.
*When frying fish, do not turn it over frequently to avoid frying the fish apart~