Pan Fried Whole Croaker

Ingredients:

• 2 medium-sized yellow croakers (scaled, cleaned and rinsed)

• 3 tbsp soju or rice wine

• 2 tbsp garlic (crushed)

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 4 tbsp flour

• 1/2 tbsp chapsal (glutinous rice powder)

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• canola oil, for frying

Directions:

1. Combine your soju, garlic, salt, pepper, and sprinkle onto both yellow croakers. Marinate for about 15 minutes.

2. Mix flour, rice powder, and cornstarch together in a large bowl.

3. Dip the fish into the flour mixture, coating both sides evenly.

4. In a pan, add at least 1/8-inch of cooking oil and heat.

5. Pan-fry over medium-high heat until both sides are nicely browned. Add extra oil, if necessary. Depending on the size of the fish, it will take about 3-5 minutes per side to cook.

6. Remove the fish from the pan immediately and drain on a paper towel. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve with white rice. Enjoy!