Braised Fish with Chili Sauce

Braised Fish with Chili Sauce is a flavorful and aromatic dish that features tender fish fillets simmered in a spicy and tangy sauce. This Halal Chinese seafood dish is perfect for those who enjoy a bit of heat and a rich umami flavor.

Braised Fish with Chili Sauce
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
320 kcal

Ingredients

  • White fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia) - 300 grams
  • Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
  • Red chili peppers - 2, sliced
  • Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
  • Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
  • Sugar - 1 teaspoon
  • Chicken broth (or vegetable broth) - 200 ml
  • Spring onions - 2, chopped
  • Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced red chili peppers and stir for another 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Carefully add the fish fillets to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top.
  7. Cover the skillet and let the fish braise for about 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
  8. Once cooked, sprinkle the chopped spring onions and cilantro over the fish before serving.
  9. Serve hot with steamed rice and drizzle some of the sauce over the fish.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in omega-3 fatty acids which support heart health.
  • Packed with protein, aiding in muscle repair and growth.

Tags

ChineseHalalSeafood Dish