Kyan Hin (crispy Garlic Fish With Peanuts)
Kyan Hin is a popular dish in Burmese Chinese cuisine, featuring crispy fish coated in garlic and peanuts. This dish is packed with flavor and texture, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 fish fillets
- 1 cup peanuts, crushed
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix the crushed peanuts, cornstarch, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat each fish fillet with the peanut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the fish fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the crispy garlic fish with peanuts hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 320 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Shallow dish Large skillet Tongs Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Kyan Hin with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra crunch, you can double coat the fish fillets by dipping them in beaten egg before coating with the peanut mixture.
Cost
$15