Garlic Silver Fish
A quick and flavorful Chinese stir-fry featuring tender rehydrated silver fish tossed with aromatic garlic and ginger. This dish comes together in minutes and makes a delicious accompaniment to rice.
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Silver fish (also called silver bait fish) are small dried fish with a delicate texture. They absorb flavors beautifully and pair wonderfully with the punch of fresh garlic. This classic home-style Chinese dish is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
dried silver fish
100g
garlic cloves, sliced diagonally
5
fresh ginger, cut into thin shreds
1 inch
cooking oil
3 tablespoons
salt
to taste
light soy sauce
1 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Prepare the silver fish
Place the dried silver fish in a bowl and cover with warm water. Let them soak for about 10 minutes until they soften and become pliable. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
2
Get ingredients ready
While the fish soak, peel and slice the garlic diagonally into thin pieces. Cut the ginger into fine shreds. Having everything prepped before cooking is key for a quick stir-fry.
3
Heat and bloom aromatics
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ginger shreds and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Toss in the garlic slices and cook briefly until just starting to turn golden—don't let them burn.
4
Stir-fry until done
Add the drained silver fish to the wok. Stir-fry continuously for 3-4 minutes, letting the fish get lightly crispy on the edges. Season with salt and a splash of soy sauce. Toss everything together until well coated, then serve immediately with steamed rice.
