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Braised Sea Tilapia

Sea tilapia are tilapia farmed in seawater. They appear slightly darker than freshwater tilapia and have less of a muddy taste. They also taste better than freshwater tilapia and are perfect for braising.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sea tilapia
  • 3 stalk Scallions
  • A moderate amount Ginger
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Chili pepper
  • A moderate amount Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar

Notes

  • Wash the scallions, ginger, and chili peppers, then cut them into shreds or segments and set aside.
  • Clean the tilapia and pat it dry with paper towels to prevent oil splattering when frying.
  • Fry the fish in a pan until both sides are golden brown.
  • The tilapia, when fried to a golden brown, will be even more delicious after braising.
  • First, sauté the garlic slices, ginger shreds, and the white parts of the scallions until fragrant.
  • Once the aromatics are fragrant, add the soy sauce.
  • Add a little wine, sugar, and an appropriate amount of water (about 1 and a half bowls of water).
  • Add the fried fish and bring to a boil. The water level should at least cover half of the fish.
  • After simmering briefly, flip the fish over so that both sides are fully flavored. Finally, add the green parts of the scallions and the chili peppers and cook for a little longer.
  • Once the sauce has slightly thickened, remove from the pan and serve.