Braised Mackerel And Tomato Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 remove the skin from 350 gm blanched tomatoes and finely dice them.

step 2

• STEP 2.2 in a frying pan heat 4 tbsp oil on medium heat, place 800 gm washed and cleaned mackerels in the hot oil and fry on each side for 2 to 3 minutes or until light brown. Remove the fish from the pan and keep aside.

step 3

• STEP 3.3 in a wok heat 2 tbsp oil, add 10 gm finely chopped ginger ,3 cloves finely chopped garlic ,1 finely chopped spring onion, 1 star anise and fry for a few seconds.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 then add the diced tomatoes , 2 tbsp light soy sauce and fry for 2 minutes.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 add 40 gm tomato puree, 10 ml rice wine ,20 gm sugar, salt to taste and stir well.

step 6

• STEP 6.6 place the mackerel in the pan and add water to just cover the fish. Cover the wok and cook on medium heat for 1 to 1 ½ hours. Gently stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the pan.

step 7

• STEP 7.7 then remove the lid , turn the heat to high and continue cooking till the liquid is reduced. Turn off the heat.

step 8

• STEP 8.8 transfer to a dish, garnish and serve hot.