# DIY Shan-Style Fish Fry Spice Mix (Low Sodium)

Replicates Shan Fried Fish Mix with salt eliminated.
Use ~2 tbsp per lb of fish fillets. Scale up and store in a jar.

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## Spice Mix Ingredients

| Ingredient                          | Amount   |
|-------------------------------------|----------|
| Red chili powder                    | 2 tsp    |
| Paprika                             | 1½ tsp   |
| Ground coriander                    | 1½ tsp   |
| Onion powder                        | 1 tsp    |
| Garlic powder                       | 1 tsp    |
| Ground ginger                       | 1 tsp    |
| Wheat flour                         | 1 tsp    |
| Dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) | ½ tsp  |
| Turmeric                            | ½ tsp    |
| Ground cumin                        | ½ tsp    |
| Mango powder (amchur)               | ½ tsp    |
| Carom seeds (ajwain)                | ¼ tsp    |
| Ground cinnamon                     | ¼ tsp    |
| Ground black cardamom               | ¼ tsp    |
| Black pepper                        | ¼ tsp    |
| Citric acid                         | ¼ tsp    |
| Cane sugar                          | ¼ tsp    |
| Ground cloves                       | ⅛ tsp    |
| Canola oil                          | ½ tsp    |

> **Omitted from original:** Salt, Maltodextrin, Silicon dioxide.
> Salt at the table to taste.

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## Method

### 1. Combine Dry Ingredients
Mix all dry ingredients thoroughly. Store excess in an airtight jar.

### 2. Make Marinade
Per lb of fish fillets, combine:
- 2 tbsp spice mix
- 1 tbsp fresh garlic paste
- ½ tsp canola oil
- Splash of water if needed to form a paste

### 3. Marinate
Coat fish fillets thoroughly. Refrigerate 2–3 hours.

### 4. Pan Fry
Fry in hot oil until golden on each side. No additional coating needed.

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## Notes

- **Mango powder + citric acid** together provide tartness — if only one is available,
  double that one's quantity.
- **Black cardamom** has a smoky flavor distinct from green cardamom — do not substitute.
- Kasuri methi, amchur, ajwain, and black cardamom are all available at Indian grocery stores.