Braised Fish

Braised fish

Portions: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Braised fish is a nutritious option rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart and kidney health.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb frozen fish fillet or whole fish, scaled & cleaned

• 3 green onion stalks

• 1 thumb ginger root

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 small shallot

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 fresh red chili pepper, or chili flakes (to taste)

• ½ tsp white pepper‐ split (black may be substituted)

• 1 tsp sugar (optional)

• 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce (may be substituted with coconut amino acids)

• ½ cup water

Instructions:

1. Chop the ginger, garlic, and shallot.

2. Marinate the fish fillet with ginger, garlic, shallot, and ¼ tsp white pepper for 10 minutes.

3. If using a whole cleaned and scaled fish, make ½-inch slash cuts across the fish. Stuff the cuts with ginger, garlic, and shallot, then sprinkle with white pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.

4. In a small bowl, combine water, sugar (optional), low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and ¼ tsp white pepper. Set aside. Chop the green onions and red chili pepper.

5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan or wok. Fry the fish over medium heat on both sides until golden brown.

6. Add half of the chopped chili pepper and green onion to the pan, along with the prepared sauce. Cover and let simmer.

7. Transfer the fish to a serving platter and garnish with the remaining fresh chili pepper and green onion.

Original recipe by Lisa Bryan