Ingredients :

• 1 2/3 (750 g) whole fish, cleaned and scaled (fish cutlets or fillets can also be used)
• ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (125 ml) vegetable oil
• ½ tsp (2.5 ml) chopped fresh ginger
• ½ tsp (2.5 ml) chopped garlic
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) fermented black beans, chopped
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) shredded red pepper, blanched 1 minute in boiling water

Procedure :

1. Score fish on both sides. Season lightly with salt, then coat with flour.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add fish and fry on both sides until golden brown. Remove to serving plate and keep hot. Pour off excess oil from pan leaving 1 tbsp (15 ml). Reheat, add ginger, garlic and beans, stir fry 1 minute. Stir in sherry, soy sauce, sugar and stock. When boiling stir in blended cornstarch and water to thicken.
3. Add green onions. Spoon over fish and garnish with red pepper.

Makes 6 servings.