Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.25 cup

soy sauce

0.25 cup

chicken stock

2 tbsp

white wine vinegar

1.5 tbsp

fresh ginger

minced peeled

1 tsp

sugar

4 unit

flounder fillets

skinless

1 cup

cornstarch

for dredging

2 unit

eggs

large

0.5 tsp

salt

1.33 cup

fresh breadcrumbs

0.25 cup

sesame seeds

1 cup

vegetable oil

for frying

Step 1
~2 min

Combine soy sauce, chicken stock, white wine vinegar, ginger, and sugar in a small saucepan.

Step 2
~2 min

Heat the mixture over low heat.

Step 3
~2 min

Pat the fish fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4
~2 min

Prepare three shallow dishes: one with cornstarch, one with beaten eggs and salt, and one with bread crumbs and sesame seeds.

Step 5
~2 min

Dredge each fillet in cornstarch, shaking off excess.

Step 6
~2 min

Dip the fillet in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.

Step 7
~2 min

Dredge the fillet in the bread crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.

Step 8
~2 min

Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over moderately high heat until it begins to smoke.

Step 9
~2 min

Fry the fillets, 2 at a time, for 45 seconds to 1 minute on each side, until golden brown.

Step 10
~2 min

Transfer the fillets to paper towels to drain.

Step 11
~2 min

Transfer the fillets to plates.

Step 12
~2 min

Bring the soy sauce mixture to a boil.

Step 13
~2 min

Spoon the soy sauce mixture over the fish fillets.

Step 14
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.

Adjust sugar and vinegar to taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice and steamed vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed rice
Stir-fried vegetables
Asian slaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

East Asia

Cultural Significance

Commonly found in Asian-inspired cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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