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Southern Thai Turmeric Fried Fish

Name: Southern Thai Turmeric Fried Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 400 g White fish fillets, sea bass or snapper cut into pieces; 1.5 tbsp Fresh turmeric root, peeled and finely grated; 6 clove Garlic, minced; 1.5 tbsp Halal fish sauce; 0.5 tsp Sea salt; 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper; 2 tbsp Rice flour; 0.5 cup Vegetable oil, for shallow frying

Crispy, golden pan-fried white fish fillets steeped in aromatic fresh turmeric and garlic paste, topped with crunchy toasted garlic bits.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min

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Technique to learn

Shallow Pan-Crisping

Frying flour-dusted proteins in moderate oil amounts creates a protective crispy crust without fully submerging delicate fish.

Instructions

Step 1: In a shallow glass container, combine grated fresh turmeric, minced garlic, halal fish sauce, sea salt, and black pepper.
Step 2: Pat the fish fillets completely dry with paper towels, then rub them thoroughly with the turmeric garlic marinade. Rest for 15 minutes.

Step 3: Lightly dust the marinated fish fillets with rice flour, shaking off any excess coating.

Step 4: Heat 0.5 cup of vegetable oil in a large wide skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 5: Add fish fillets carefully into the hot oil; fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until skin is golden brown and meat flakes easily.

Step 6: Remove fish and drain on paper towels; strain crispy fried garlic bit remnants from pan oil and scatter them over the fish to serve.

Cooking tips

Freshly grated turmeric root provides vastly superior color and earthy aroma compared to dried turmeric powder.
Dusting lightly with rice flour prevents sticking and produces a thin crispy crust that retains juices.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Thai; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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