Fish with Black Bean Sauce

4.54 from 56 votes

Fish with Black Bean Sauce

This easy fish with black bean sauce is bursting with flavors and and easy to love. Whip up this recipe at home with no hassle and just a few simple ingredients. It's as delicious as your favorite Chinese restaurants!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Fish

Cuisine: Chinese Recipes

Keyword: Fish with black bean sauce

Servings: people

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cooking oil
5 slices fresh ginger
1 small onion quartered
1 small green bell pepper cut into small pieces
5 dried red chilies seeded
1/2 lb (250g) sole fish fillet cut into pieces, marinated with 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons Lee Kum Kee Garlic Black Bean Sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch mix with 3 tablespoons water
2 stalks scallions cut into 1.5-inch (3 cm) length

Instructions

Heat up the wok and add the cooking oil. Toss in sliced ginger, onions, bell peppers, and dried red chilies. Stir-fry until they become aromatic.
Add the fish to the wok and give it a quick stir.
Add in the black bean sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Stir-fry everything together until the fish is fully cooked and coated in the black bean sauce.
Pour in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce, then toss in the chopped scallions. Give it a quick stir to combine everything well. Dish up and serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes

Use flaky white fish like sole or cod for this recipe. They have a mild taste and absorb flavors well. They also pair nicely with black bean sauce.

Ensure your wok or skillet is well preheated before adding ingredients to achieve a crispy exterior on the fish.

Different brands of black bean sauce differs in its taste and saltiness. Adjust the flavor by adding more sugar, or cut down the quantity of the black bean sauce.

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