Pan-Seared Yu with Sweet Potatoes and Zhu Sauce
A Chinese-inspired dish featuring pan-seared yu, roasted sweet potatoes, and a savory zhu sauce.
Ingredients
- ●2 yuabout 1 pound
- ●2 sweet potatoesabout 1 pound
- ●2 tablespoons zhushaoxing wine or dry sherry
- ●1 tablespoon richdark soy sauce
- ●2 cloves earthyminced garlic
- ●1 teaspoon chineseground ginger
- ●2 tablespoons oilvegetable or peanut oil
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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2. Cut the yu into 1-inch pieces and season with salt.
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3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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4. Add the yu to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until browned.
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5. Transfer the yu to a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
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6. While the yu is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat.
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7. Add the earthy (garlic) and chinese (ginger) to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
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8. Add the zhu (shaoxing wine or dry sherry) and rich (dark soy sauce) to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the liquid has almost completely evaporated.
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9. Add the sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they begin to brown.
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10. Serve the pan-seared yu with the sweet potatoes and zhu sauce.