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belacan-fried-pomfret

Belacan Fried Pomfret

A delicious and savory fried fish dish with a hint of belacan (fermented shrimp paste).
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Malaysian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pieces Pomfret Fish cleaned and gutted
  • 2 tablespoon Belacan toasted and crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 cup Cooking Oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. Mix belacan, salt, and turmeric powder in a bowl.
  2. 2. Rub the mixture all over the pomfret fish.
  3. 3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. 4. Fry the fish until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side.
  5. 5. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Belacan, Fried Fish, Pomfret
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