Crispy Fried Fish Asian Style

This recipe works with any kind of firm white whole fish. The ideal length for the fish is about the size of a big dinner plate. This is one fish dinner dish that will surely increase your appetite as its crispy, meaty, crunchy and just a bit spicy. It's perfect serve alongside a fish curry dipping sauce.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 whole fish (scaled and gutted)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 stalks curry leaves
• 100 g ginger (cut into thin strips)
• 1 teaspoon fish curry powder
• 1 cup peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
• 1 teaspoon salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Wash, rinse, scaled and gut the fish. Make 2 slits on both sides. Drained and season with salt and fish curry powder.
2. 2Wash, rinse 1 stalk of curry leaves, julienned the ginger and mince garlic.
3. 3Heat up the oil in a large wok. Add the stalk of curry leaves and fry until it turn brown.
4. 4Gently put the seasoned fish into the hot oil. It's fine if the head and tail are not submerged. Use a large spoon to baste the fish with the hot oil as it cooks.
5. 5Leave to fry for about 5 minutes (depending on the thickness of the fish). Fry it till very crispy and golden brown. Carefully flip the fish over. Fry for another 5 minutes.
6. 6When the fish is cooked, remove and drain on kitchen paper. Then lay the fish on serving plate.
7. 7Using the same hot oil, fry the ginger strips till golden brown. Strain and sprinkle on top of the fish. Next fry the minced garlic until they are a lovely brown, remove to put over the fish.
8. 8Garnish with some red chilies and serve alongside a curry dipping sauce and white rice.