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Fried Whole Branzino with Mango Slaw Tostones and Coconut Rice

Name: Fried Whole Branzino with Mango Slaw Tostones and Coconut Rice
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 1 whole branzino (about 2 pounds), cleaned and scaled; 1 cup jasmine rice

by cheffinwithzach ⏱ 1 hr 10 min 89 ingredients 8 steps

I love a fried whole fish. A crispy exterior that shatters with each bite, yet it’s juicy and rich since those bones help retain that flavor and moisture. It’s an engaging eating experience that forces you to slow down and appreciate each bite. Here I’m doing a carribean-inspired version with a green-seasoning that has habanero and a bunch of herbs, and aromatics. While that marinated I went to work on the sides; my favorite way to eat is to use these other components as building blocks to creating my ideal bite. No two bites will be the same A mango-cabbage slaw brings acidity, freshness, and crunch. Rice is that backbone that holds everything together. I’m doing a coconut rice with some ginger, scallion, and habanero. It’s fragrant and a little spicy but doesn’t steal the spotlight. Fried plantains, or tostones, are the X factor, you could eat them plain in between bites for a change of pace or you can get crazy and make mini sandwiches with them.

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1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

1 whole branzino (about 2 pounds), cleaned and scaled

1 cup jasmine rice

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