Stir-fried Small Silver Fish with Chili and Black Bean

Stir-fried Small Silver Fish with Chili and Black Bean

　　100g dried small silver fish, 1 green bell pepper, ½ onion

　　Prepared seasonings: a small piece of ginger, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 small teaspoon of dried black bean, oil, salt, and pepper. Cooking steps:

　　1. Julienne the green bell pepper and onion. Julienne the ginger, mince the garlic. Briefly soak the dried small silver fish in water, then immediately drain and shake off excess moisture.

　　2. Heat oil in a pan, add the dried black beans, ginger slices, and minced garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant.

　　3. Add the julienned onion and green bell pepper, stir-fry until softened. Then add the soaked small silver fish, mix well, and season with a little salt (black beans are salty, so use salt sparingly). Drizzle a bit of water along the edge of the pan.

　　4. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the small silver fish becomes aromatic and tender. Sprinkle with a little pepper, then turn off the heat and serve. Tip: Soaking the dried fish helps prevent it from being too dry or tough. Do not soak for too long to avoid diluting the flavor of the fish.