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Chinese Red-Braised Fish Recipe

Chinese Red-Braised Fish

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For this delectable Chinese-style braised fish, use a firm white-fleshed fish, such as halibut, pickerel or striped bass (bone-in or boneless steaks, or skin-on fillets). Serve with rice and green vegetables for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

1 tbsp  (15 mL)  grated gingerroot
2 tbsp  (30 mL)  Chinese rice wine, dry sherry or sake
2 tbsp  (30 mL)  soy sauce
2 tbsp  (30 mL)  low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock or water
1 tsp  (5 mL)  granulated sugar
1 tsp  (5 mL)  sesame oil
1/2 tsp  (2 mL)  five-spice powder (or pinch each ground cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon)
1/2 tsp  (2 mL)  rice or cider vinegar
1-1/2 lbs  (750 g)  fish steaks or fillets
1/4 tsp  (1 mL)  white pepper
2 tbsp  (30 mL)  vegetable oil
4 green onions, cut into 1-1/2-inch (4 cm) lengths
coriander sprigs (optional)

Preparation

In small bowl, combine ginger and wine; let sit for 2 minutes. Strain through paper towel–lined sieve into small bowl, pressing down on solids to release as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Stir in soy sauce, stock, sugar, sesame oil, five-spice powder and vinegar; set aside.

Sprinkle both sides of fish with pepper.

In nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil; fry fish, turning once, until lightly browned on both sides, about 4 minutes. Holding fish with spatula, carefully pour off fat from pan. Add soy mixture. Cover and cook for 2 minutes; flip fish, add green onions and simmer, uncovered, until fish flakes easily when tested and about 2 tbsp (30 mL) of sauce remains, about five minutes. With slotted spatula, transfer fish to serving plate; pour sauce over fish. Garnish with coriander (if using).

Makes 4 servings.

Serving(s)
4
Nutritional Information
Per serving: about
Calories 236
Protein 36 g
Fat (total) 7 g
Sat. Fat 1 g
Carbohydrate 4 g
Fibre 1 g
Cholesterol 54 mg
Sodium 629 mg
Calcium 9 % RDI
Iron 14 % RDI
Vitamin A 8 % RDI
Vitamin C 3 % RDI
Folate 10 % RDI

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Source

Homemakers Magazine: October 2005

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