Description
Fried Dace with Stir-fried Greens is a classic Cantonese-inspired dish that pairs flavorful canned fried dace with crisp-tender leafy greens. It’s a savory, umami-rich meal that comes together quickly and is perfect with a bowl of steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can fried dace with salted black beans (about 184g)
- 2 cups Chinese greens (e.g., choy sum, gai lan, or spinach), washed and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Open the can of fried dace and gently remove the fish pieces. Reserve some of the black bean sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped greens and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until they begin to wilt.
- Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sugar, and water. Stir to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the greens are tender but still bright.
- Gently place the fried dace pieces into the wok along with a spoonful of the reserved black bean sauce. Carefully fold the fish into the greens and let everything heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Season with salt and white pepper to taste. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- Fried dace with black beans is a pantry staple in many Chinese households and adds a deep umami flavor to vegetable dishes.
- Be careful when stirring in the dace—it is delicate and can break apart easily.
- You can use bok choy, mustard greens, or even kale as a substitute if Chinese greens are unavailable.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated gently the next day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Side
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg