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PAN-FRIED WHOLE FISH

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Course: Main dishes
Cuisine: Korea
Keyword: PAN-FRIED WHOLE FISH
CookingStyle: Frying
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 36kcal
Author: Nazia Cooks
Cost: $20
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Equipment

1 large shallow bowl
1 deep large skillet

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons soju (Korean rice liquor) or sake
  • 2 tablespoons crushed, minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 medium-sized yellow croakers, scaled, fins removed, cleaned and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons glutinous rice powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Peanut oil for cooking

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the soju, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Coat the fish with the soju mixture and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • In another large shallow bowl, mix together the flour, rice powder, and cornstarch.
  • Dip the fish into the flour mixture, coating both sides evenly.
  • In a deep large skillet or wok, put at least 1/8 inch peanut oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook until both sides are nicely browned, about 3 to 5 minutes per side, adding more oil if necessary.
  • Transfer to a paper towel−lined plate.
  • Serve hot.

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Nutrition

Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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