Asian Fried Mackerel Fish with Vegetables Recipe - Chinese Wok

mackerel fish

🥗Healthier: sardines

💰Cheaper: pollock

Sardines are lower in calories and rich in omega-3s.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola is budget-friendly.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a milder flavor, while paprika is economical.

Marinate the mackerel fish with soy sauce, lemon, and black pepper for 10-15 minutes.

Heat cooking oil in a preheated pan.

Fry the marinated mackerel fish for 2 minutes on each side until cooked.

Remove the fish from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, and onion; sauté briefly.

Add baby corn, bamboo shoots, and button mushrooms; cover and cook for 5 minutes until half cooked.

Add broccoli and capsicum, along with 2.5 cups of water, black pepper, and salt; stir to combine.

Place the fried mackerel on top of the vegetables, cover, and turn off the heat to let the bok choy cook in the residual heat.

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