Pan-fried Catfish

Ingredients

1/4 c chinese fermented blk
1/4 c sherry
1 c fish stock
1 tb garlic
1 ts ginger
1 tb powdered ginger
1/2 c whipping cream
4 tb butter
4 catfish fillets
1 depth
1/2 c cornstarch
8 cilantro sprigs

Instructions

through a strainer to remove the skins of the beans and replace in saucepan. Add the cream and cook until the sauce has a consistency to coat the back of a spoon. Off flame, whisk in the butter. Keep the sauce warm while you cook the fish. Dry the catfish fillets on towels and dredge lightly in the cornstarch, shaking off the excess. Heat the oil in a skillet and when hot, place the catfish fillets in the hot oil. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until crispy and dark golden in color. Remove to paper towels and pat dry. To serve, mask the bottom of a serving platter with a little sauce. Arrange the fillets on the platter, and decorate with cilantro. Offer the sauce on the side.