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Broccoli Stir Fry with Salted Mackerel

A warm and comforting stir fry featuring delicious salted mackerel and vibrant broccoli, perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mackerel
  • 1 filet mackerel filet (fresh or frozen) Ensure it’s high quality for the best flavor.
  • as needed coarse sea salt To enhance the fish.
For the Stir Fry
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed and roughly chopped Feel free to add more if you love garlic!
  • 2 oz cooked salted fish, chopped Consider using anchovies for a twist.
  • 1 lb broccoli, cut into florets Fresh is best, but frozen works too.
  • 1 tablespoon good-quality oyster sauce Recommended brand: Lee Kum Kee or similar.
  • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce Choose low-sodium if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon sugar Balances the saltiness.
  • 2 Thai chilies, chopped For a hint of heat, or omit for milder dish.

Method
 

For the Salt-Cured Mackerel
  1. Pat the mackerel dry and generously sprinkle salt on both sides. Place in the fridge to cure for 2 to 24 hours.
  2. Rinse off the excess salt, pat dry, and sear the mackerel in a preheated skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes on each side until golden.
For the Broccoli Stir Fry
  1. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets for even cooking.
  2. Heat your wok over high heat, add oil, and sear half of the broccoli until browned (about 3-4 minutes), then remove and repeat with remaining broccoli.
  3. In the same wok, add more oil if needed, toss in the garlic and mackerel, and sauté until garlic turns golden and aromatic (1-2 minutes).
  4. Toss in the seared broccoli, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and a splash of water. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Add chopped Thai chilies or ground white pepper before serving if you like it spicy.
  6. Serve hot over jasmine rice.

Notes

This stir fry is best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. For optimal flavor, reheat gently on the stovetop.