DRIED FISH ESCABECHE recipe

dried fish

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is often less expensive and more accessible.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is typically cheaper and has a similar acidity.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar provides similar sweetness at a lower cost.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari can be a gluten-free alternative at a similar price.

Soak the dried fish in water for 30 minutes to soften.

Rinse the fish and pat dry with paper towels.

Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.

Fry the dried fish until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per side.

Remove the fish and set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.

In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add bell pepper and carrot, cooking until slightly tender, about 3 minutes.

Pour in vinegar and water, then add sugar, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to blend flavors.

Add the fried fish back into the pan, gently mixing to coat with the sauce.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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