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.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted. Native name preserved: Crispy fried fish with ginger and fermented soybeans.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 4 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 34 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 follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
9 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Ginger473 ml
- Fish fillet454 g
- Wheat flour30 ml
- Oil473 ml
- Garlic4 clove
- Soya bean800 g
- Sugar7.4 ml
- Water118 ml
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.
3 min
Step 7
If the soybeans are very salty, add ¼- ½ tablespoon sugar to balance the flavor. Add water and fry for a minute.
1 min
Step 8
Just before serving, stir in the fried ginger, the spring onion, and the crispy fish. Serve with steamed rice.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 741 kcal
- Protein
- 46.7 g
- Carbs
- 79.5 g
- Fat
- 28.6 g
- Saturated fat
- 5.4 g
- Fibre
- 20.7 g
- Sugar
- 6.9 g
- Sodium
- 184 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Fish
- Wheat
- Soy
- Pescatarian
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 12 November.
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 were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Crispy fried fish with ginger and fermented soybeans (trey chien chuon) take?
34 min all in — 30 min prep, 4 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
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.
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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 were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.