Rinse codfish pieces and wipe them dry. Blend marinade and brush on carp pieces. Leave them for about 15 minutes. Chop garlic for later use.
Pat marinated codfish with plain flour, fry pieces in plenty of oil till golden and done. Remove and soak up excess fat.
Heat 2 tbsp oil to saute garlic and hot bean paste. Pour in seasonings and bring mixture to boil. Put in fried codfish, lower heat and stew ingredients for a while. When sauce becomes rich, dish up codfish pieces. Add dessicated coconut and diced spring onion to remaining sauce. Pour sauce over fish and serve hot.