It’s Time for the Popular Crispy Fried Bengali Bekti with Sesame

The fried Bekti with Sesame happens to be the perfect evening snack or even a wonderful starter recipe. Check this crispy crunchy flavourful fish recipe with a sesame coated layer by Chef Gajendra Kumar Singh, Executive Chef, The Stadel - Kolkata.

Preparation Time - 25-30 Minutes

Serves - 3-4 People

Ingredient:

• Kolkata bekti - 180gm
• Ginger julienne - 10 gm
• Red chilly - 10 gm
• Garlic - 20 gm
• Sesame seed - 10 gm
• Coriander - 20 gm
• Oyster sc - 30 gm
• Light Soya sauce - 30 ml
• Salt - 10 gm
• Sugar - 20 gm
• White pepper powder - 5 gm
• Cooking oil - 50 ml
• Chinese cooking wine - 10 ml
• Maggi seasoning - 10 ml

*FOR GARNISH - Rice noodle - 20 gm

Instructions:

1. Coat the bekti slices with the cornflour and deep fry in hot oil until crisp. Set aside on the kitchen towel.
2. Heat oil in a wok; add garlic Saute for a while.
3. Put some chicken stock/water to avoid burning.
4. Now put all the seasoning, high the flame and mix the seasoning well.
5. Put the fish, ginger, sesame seed, coriander and red chilly. Toss the fish so the sauce covers the fish properly.
6. Garnish with fried rice noodles.