Fried catfish with ginger

Fried catfish with ginger

Main dishes

Discover this delicious and easy-to-make fried fish recipe, featuring ginger.

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This ginger-fried fish is a delicious appetizer or main course for those who enjoy Asian cuisine. It’s easy to prepare and full of flavor, and its unique taste will surprise you.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$1.34 $0.67 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

2 people
  • $0.45
  • $0.19
  • $0.14
  • $0.13
  • $0.43

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Thoroughly clean the fish, then make a few small holes in their bodies to help the spices penetrate. ≈ 8 min
  2. Season the fish with a tablespoon of minced garlic, grated ginger, fish sauce, and soy sauce, and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
  3. Return the remaining garlic cloves to a little fat, then lightly coat the seasoned fish.
  4. Flip it over to cook the other side.
  5. Add broth, and wait until the broth starts to simmer, then add the turmeric powder.
  6. Let it simmer over low heat until the broth reduces.
  7. Season to taste. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Fried catfish with ginger

  • 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger, finely chopped$0.45
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder$0.19
  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped garlic (Allium sativum)$0.14
  • 3 tablespoons of broth$0.13
  • Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of vegetable powder, 2 tablespoons of oil paint, chili pepper, black pepper$0.43

Total$1.34

that's $0.67 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • A 300-gram fish
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped garlic (Allium sativum)
  • 3 tablespoons of broth
  • Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of vegetable powder, 2 tablespoons of oil paint, chili pepper, black pepper

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