SPICY MALA GRILLED FISH | SHERSON LIAN

mala spice mix

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and cost.

whole fish

🥗Healthier: fillets

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Fillets are easier to prepare and frozen options are often cheaper.

Butterfly the whole snapper fish, which can be done by your fishmonger.

Place the green parts of spring onions underneath the fish.

Add ginger all around the fish.

Massage chili oil and seasoned salt onto the fish to ensure even roasting.

Preheat the oven to 240 degrees on the broil function.

Place the fish in the oven and broil for about 12 minutes.

Prepare the gravy by adding oil and the white parts of the spring onions in a pan.

Add ginger and green chilies to the pan.

Add hydrated dried chilies and fermented bean paste to the pan.

Pour water into the pan and season with salt and chicken seasoning, then bring to a boil.

Add wood ear fungus, removing the center heart bit before adding.

Add slices of lotus root and yellow onion to the pan.

Once the fish is done, remove it from the oven and place it onto a tray.

Add bean sprouts around the fish without blocking it.

Drizzle additional chili oil over the fish.

Sprinkle fried ground nuts around the fish.

Garnish with fresh crisp coriander.

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