Koror Seboseb-Style Crispy Reef Fish with Sweet-Sour Glaze – Authentic Palau Recipe
Rock Islands coastal favorite topping crispy reef fish with a glossy citrus-ginger sauce.
- Country of Origin
- 🇵🇼 Palau (Micronesia, Oceania)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Crisp-fried white fish fillets, Bell peppers, Pineapple chunks, Calamansi lime, Ginger
Ingredients for Koror Seboseb-Style Crispy Reef Fish with Sweet-Sour Glaze (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) crisp-fried white fish fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups bell peppers, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with calamansi lime
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Palau seasoning (ginger, garlic, light soy glaze)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and calamansi lime for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add crisp-fried white fish fillets and bell peppers along with ginger, garlic, light soy glaze, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with pineapple chunks and serve straight from the skillet.