Braised Fish in Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients

• •1.5 lbs whole fish or thick fish fillets
• •3 tbsp fermented black beans
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• •3 tbsp soy sauce
• •1 tbsp oyster sauce
• •1 tbsp sugar
• •1 cup chicken broth
• •2 tbsp vegetable oil
• •3 green onions, chopped
• •1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Directions

1. 1Rinse black beans and lightly mash them with garlic and ginger in a small bowl.
2. 2Heat oil in a large shallow pan or wok over medium-high heat and lightly pan-fry the fish for 2 minutes on each side until golden.
3. 3Add the black bean mixture to the pan and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and chicken broth around the fish.
5. 5Bring to a simmer, cover, and braise for 8-10 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
6. 6Stir the cornstarch slurry and add to the sauce to thicken, cooking for 1 minute.
7. 7Transfer to a serving plate, pour sauce over the fish, and garnish with green onions.

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