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Vietnamese Crispy Elephant Ear Fish (Cá Tai Tượng Chiên Xù) Recipe

Linh
A delicious Vietnamese dish featuring crispy fried fish.
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Preparation Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Tongs
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole Elephant Ear Fish cleaned and scaled
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil for frying
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • 1. Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • 3. Carefully place the fish in the hot oil. Fry until golden and crispy, about 10-15 minutes per side.
  • 4. Remove the fish from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  • 5. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce and side dishes.

Notes

Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the fish to ensure it becomes crispy.

Nutrition

CALORIES: 300kcalPROTEIN: 25gFAT: 20gSATURATED FAT: 3gCHOLESTEROL: 70mgSODIUM: 500mgPOTASSIUM: 400mgVITAMIN A: 100IUVITAMIN C: 2mgCALCIUM: 30mgIRON: 1mg
Keyword Crispy, Fish, Vietnamese
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