Pan Fried Fish Fillet With Soy Sauce

Preparation

Step 1: Prepare the fish [00:23]

1. Gently pat the fish fillet dry on both sides with a paper towel.
2. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/8 tsp of white pepper powder.
3. Let it season for 15 minutes.

Step 2: Cut vegetables [00:48]

1. Cut the ginger into thin slices.
2. Slice 4 more thin ginger slices and cut them into fine strips.
3. Cut the stems of 4 green onions into 2-inch pieces diagonally.
4. Cut the leafy part of the green onions into strips.

Step 3: Prepare the starch mixture [01:16]

1. In a measuring cup, mix 1/2 cup of water with 3/4 tsp of cornstarch and stir until dissolved.

Step 4: Add cornstarch to fish [01:31]

1. Sprinkle 4 tsp of cornstarch over the seasoned fish and spread it evenly.

Cooking

Step 5: Pan-fry the fish [01:42]

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the ginger slices and the stem part of the green onions to the pan.
3. Sauté for 15 seconds to release flavor.
4. Add the fish to the pan and cook for 4 minutes on each side without moving it, swirling the pan occasionally.
5. Remove the fish from the pan once cooked.

Step 6: Cook the green onion garnish [03:04]

1. Add oil to a hot pan over medium heat. Add the ginger strips and sizzle for 10 seconds.
2. Turn off the heat and add the green onion strips.
3. Toss them in the oil and remove from the pan.
4. Place them on top of the cooked fish.

Step 7: Make the sauce [03:33]

1. In the same pan, turn the heat to low and add 4 tsp of soy sauce, 1/2 tsp of sugar, and 1/8 tsp of white pepper powder.
2. Stir and bring to a boil. Add the cornstarch and water mixture.
3. Once boiling again, add 1/2 tsp of sesame oil.
4. Pour the sauce over the fish and serve.