How long to steam mandarin fish

In Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions, mandarin fish is very famous. Everyone who travels to Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas will eat steamed mandarin fish, but this dish is quite special and must go through complicated processes to be completed. Moreover, steamed mandarin fish can be fed to children because mandarin fish does not have many bones, and its meat is tender and nutritious. It is rich in protein and can supplement calcium and vitamins. When making steamed mandarin fish, you must control the time. Here is a detailed introduction.

Steamed mandarin fish is a traditional local dish in Zhejiang Province. Mandarin fish has few bones and tender and delicious meat. It is one of the famous specialties of Shaoxing and was once used as a tribute in history. There is a line in a Qing Dynasty poem: "It is autumn now and the fish are fat. I carry the net cages on my shoulders to the capital." This dish uses steamed mandarin fish from Jianhu Lake and is seasoned with the famous Shaoxing wine. It has a light and pleasing color and tastes like crab meat. It leaves a refreshing feeling after eating. The great Southern Song poet Lu You praised it in his pastoral poem as "a unique flavor that is superior to others."

1. Mandarin fish contains protein, fat, a small amount of vitamins, calcium, potassium, magnesium, selenium and other nutrients. The meat is tender and easy to digest. For children, the elderly, the weak, and those with poor spleen and stomach digestion, eating mandarin fish can not only replenish the body, but also do not have to worry about digestion difficulties;

2. Mandarin fish has the effects of replenishing qi and blood, benefiting the spleen and stomach, replenishing the five internal organs, and treating deficiency. Before pregnancy, expectant mothers can eat mandarin fish to replenish qi and blood, and relieve fatigue. It is especially suitable for expectant mothers with weak qi and blood.

3. Eating Aohua fish has the effect of "killing tuberculosis", which means it is beneficial to the recovery of tuberculosis patients;

4. Mandarin fish meat has low calories and is rich in antioxidants. It is an excellent choice for women who love delicious food, want beauty but are afraid of obesity.

Steamed Mandarin Fish Method:

Ingredients: one mandarin fish (about one pound); 8 fen of refined salt; 3 qian of rice wine; 2 qian of scallion; 2 qian of cooking oil; 2 qian of ginger slices

Preparation method:

1. Remove the scales and gills of fresh mandarin fish, cut open the belly and remove the internal organs, wash it, soak it in boiling water, take it out, put it in cold water, gently scrape off the black scales, wash it and put it in a plate, rub 1 part of fine salt evenly on the fish body, and marinate it for a while.

2. Rinse the marinated mandarin fish with water, make cross-shaped cuts on both sides of the fish body, place it flat on a plate, put scallion segments, ginger slices, fine salt (three parts), rice wine and cooking oil on it, steam it in a steamer over high heat for about ten minutes, and take it out when the fish's eyes are protruding.

Features: The fish in this dish is tender and fresh, with a pure and delicious taste.