Fried Salted Fish

⏳ Time

10 minutes + 1 day

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

A traditional Southeast Asian method of preparing dinner. Fish caught in the morning was coated in salt until evening to prevent spoilage, then fried. Fried salted fish is also commonly served alongside very spicy rice. The salty flavor has a calming effect on the spice.

Ingredients

Sea Bass - 1⅕ kg
Ocean salt - 3.5 oz
Cilantro - 3.5 oz
Cucumbers - 2 lbs
Sesame Oil - 0 fl oz
Vegetable Oil - 10 fl oz
Cayenne Pepper - to taste
Meyer Lemon Juice - 1 tablespoon
Sugar - 1 tablespoon

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Gut the fish, clean it, rinse it, and sprinkle salt from head to tail. Place it in a suitable container, put it in the refrigerator, and marinate for 24 hours.

Step 2

In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil vigorously and fry each fish in the bubbling oil until fully cooked.

Step 3

Peel the cucumbers and cut them into pieces of any shape. Mix with chopped cilantro, sugar, sesame oil, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice. Serve as a side dish with fish.