Ingredients

• 500 g - snapper or sea bass
• 8 cloves - garlic, chopped finely
• 10 - whole sprigs coriander, chopped finely
• 1 tsp - turmeric powder
• 2 tsp - ground fresh pepper (or to taste)
• 1 tsp - salt (or to taste)
• 1 tsp - soya sauce
• 5 - fresh or dried kaffir lime leaves
• 2 cups - soy or vegetable oil

How to Make Deep Fried Fish

• Place the whole fish or fish pieces in a bowl with the soy sauce, salt, pepper, garlic, turmeric and coriander. Mix well.
• Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
• Heat the oil in a large pan or a wok.
• Add the kaffir lime leaves and deep fry till crisp. Remove from the pan and drain.
• Put the fish in the oil over medium high heat and deep fry until golden brown.
• Remove the fish, drain and garnish with the fried kaffir lime leaves.