It is not necessary to remove the skin from the fish, as it helps to keep the flesh together when poached in the wok.
ingredients
225 g (8 oz) white fish fillets, such as lemon sole or plaice
15 ml (1 tbsp) egg white
10 ml (2 tsp) cornflour paste
750 ml (1 1/4 pints)
3 cups stock
15 ml (1 tbsp) light soy sauce
about 50 g (2 oz) fresh coriander leaves, chopped
salt and ground black pepper
method
1. Cut the fish into slices, each about the size of a matchbox. Mix with the egg white and cornflour paste.
2. the stock to a rolling boil in a wok and poach the fish slices for about 1 minute.
3. Add the soy sauce and coriander leaves, adjust the seasoning and serve immediately.
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