Crispy fried fish with ginger and fermented soybeans (trey chien chuon)
Crispy fried fish with ginger and fermented soybeans
Crispy fried fish with ginger and fermented soybeans (trey chien chuon) from Cambodia. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
Imported from TheMealDB. Times and card copy were filled in for this listing, not kitchen-tested. Native name preserved: Crispy fried fish with ginger and fermented soybeans.
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- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Crispy fried fish with ginger and fermented soybeans (trey chien chuon) is listed as seafood from Cambodia. The steps below are the imported TheMealDB method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown are typical kitchen times, because the source method did not list minutes.
Ingredients
- Ginger473 ml
- Fish fillet454 g
- Wheat flour30 ml
- Oil473 ml
- Garlic4 clove
- Soya Bean800 g
- Sugar7.4 ml
- Water118 ml
- Spring onion3
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Fry the ginger in plenty of oil until golden and slightly crispy. Set aside for later.
Step 2
Cut the fish into strips. Dredge the fish in a very thin layer of tempura flour.
Step 3
Fry the fish in plenty of oil until golden brown and crispy. You can use the same oil as you were using to fry the ginger.
Step 4
Crush the garlic and chop it into small pieces. Chop the spring onion.
Step 5
Drain the fermented soybeans using a colander. If you are using salted beans (soybeans in a very salty brine), you need to wash the beans in water before you add them to the dish.
Step 6
Add a tablespoon of oil to a deep pan or a large pot, and sauté the garlic until slightly golden. Add the soybeans and stir fry for a few minutes.
Step 7
If the soybeans are very salty, add ¼- ½ tablespoon sugar to balance the flavor. Add water and fry for a minute.
Step 8
Just before serving, stir in the fried ginger, the spring onion, and the crispy fish. Serve with steamed rice.
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Substitutions
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)
Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion
1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Tips
- Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
History & culture
Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.
Editorial history has not been written for this imported dish.
Inspired by
Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Questions about this recipe
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How long does Crispy fried fish with ginger and fermented soybeans (trey chien chuon) take?
35 min all in — 15 min prep, 20 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Fish, Wheat, Soy. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Pescatarian, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Stockpot.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
½ tbsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.