Stir-Fries
Stir-Fried Seabass Fillets
Stir-fried seabass fillets is a light and flavorful home-style dish known for its tender, sweet taste. Seabass, neutral in nature and sweet in taste, is excellent for strengthening the spleen and qi. With cucumber and carrot adding a refreshing crunch, this dish is especially suitable for those with poor digestion or tired eyes.
Main Ingredients
- Fresh seabass 1 pc (approx. 500-600g, yielding about 200-250g fillets)
- Cucumber half (approx. 80g)
- Carrot a small section (approx. 50g)
- Fresh ginger 3 slices (1 julienned, 2 sliced)
- Spring onion 1 stalk
- Egg white 1 pc
- Cornstarch 1 tbsp (approx. 8g）
- Cooking wine 1 tbsp (approx. 10ml）
- White pepper powder a pinch
- Salt to taste
- Cooking oil as needed
Steps
Clean the seabass, fillet along the bone, and slice diagonally into thin pieces about 0.3-0.4cm thick. In a bowl, combine the fish fillets with a pinch of salt, white pepper, cooking wine, egg white, and cornstarch. Mix well until the fish feels slightly sticky. Finally, drizzle with half a tablespoon of oil to lock in moisture. Marinate for 10 minutes. Slice the cucumber and carrot, slice the ginger, and cut the spring onion into sections.
Bring water to a boil in a pot with ginger slices and spring onion. Turn off the heat and gently slide the marinated fish fillets into the hot water one by one. Let them poach in the residual heat until they turn white and curl slightly (about 30-40 seconds). Remove immediately and drain. (Poaching off the heat keeps the fish tender and intact.)
Heat oil in a wok, add ginger and spring onion until fragrant. Stir-fry the carrot slices first, then add the cucumber, and stir-fry briefly until just tender.
Gently add the poached fish fillets to the wok. Add salt to taste, toss gently to combine, and serve immediately.
TCM Notes
Strengthens the spleen, nourishes the liver & brightens the eyes (core benefit): Seabass is believed to strengthen the spleen, tonify qi, and nourish the liver and blood, which in turn benefits vision and vitality. High-quality protein & nutrients: Seabass is rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamins, making it easily digestible and highly nutritious. Low-fat & high-protein: Suitable for all age groups, including the elderly and children.
Suitable for：Those with dry eyes, eye strain, or long screen time Those with weak digestion, poor appetite, or slow recovery from illness Growing children and adolescents General population for daily meals
Not suitable for：Those allergic to fish (Avoid!) Those with acute gout flare-ups (Use with caution) Those with severe liver or kidney dysfunction (Under medical supervision)
