1 sea bass
2 or 3 slices fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic
1 stalk scallions
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sherry
1/2 teaspoon powdered anise
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup Stock, Chicken or favorite stock
2 teaspoons soy sauce
Oil for deep-frying
1. Cut fish against the grain in 1/4-inch slices.
2. Slice ginger root; mince garlic; cut scallion in 1-inch sections. Then combine with soy sauce, sherry, powdered anise and sesame oil. Add to fish and toss gently. Let stand 1 to 2 hours, turning occasionally.
3. Drain marinade into a saucepan; dry fish well with paper toweling.
4. Bring marinade to a boil along with sugar, stock and remaining soy sauce. Boil 1/2 minute (thicken with cornstarch paste); keep warm over very low heat.
5. Heat oil until smoking. Add fish, one or two pieces at a time, and deep-fry until crisp and golden.
6. Drain on paper toweling. Then dip each fish slice very briefly in warm marinade to coat. Arrange on a serving platter. Serve hot or cold.
NOTE: This dish is usually made with carp, sea bass or yellow pike.