How to cook crucian carp with soybean paste

Now we are entering the early autumn season, so making some delicious dishes at this time to supplement nutrition for your family will be very effective. Today I will introduce to you a type of crucian carp with fermented black beans that is suitable for nourishing your body in autumn.

1. 1 crucian carp. Although the fish stall staff have done the preliminary work, you still have to clean the crucian carp again when you get home: scales, belly, gills, etc. Especially the black film in the fish belly must be cleaned.

2. Chop the onion, ginger and garlic and prepare the bean paste.

3. For larger fish, three diagonal cuts should be made on the back on both sides to make it easier to absorb the flavor.

4. Apply a thick layer of salt on both sides of the fish skin before putting it into the pan so that it will not stick to the pan.

5. Put more oil in the pan than usual for cooking.

6. Put more oil in the pan than usual for cooking.

7. When the oil is hot, slide the fish in by the tail.

8. Do not touch the fish at this time, just move the pan and fry the fish head and tail. When the fish can be shaken, it is cooked. Turn it over and fry the other side until golden brown.

9. Put the fried fish into a plate and set aside, and scrape out the salt that has settled in the pot.

10. Add some oil in a pan over low heat and sauté ginger, minced garlic and Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant.

11. Add the bean paste and stir-fry over medium heat until fragrant and red oil comes out.

12. Add a small bowl of boiling water, and add cooking wine, sugar and balsamic vinegar.

13. Add the fried fish and cook for 5 minutes until it absorbs the flavor. During the process, keep pouring sauce on the back of the fish with a spatula and turn the fish over once in the middle.

14. Pour a little water starch before serving, add chicken essence before the sauce thickens and serve. (Sorry, I always break the tail when I flip the fish)

15. Finished product picture.

16. First put the fish into a plate, then pour the sauce all over the fish, and finally sprinkle with chopped green onions.

After reading the editor’s introduction today, I think housewives no longer need to try to cook according to recipes. With the steps I mentioned, you can definitely make a delicious and tasty dish of crucian carp with fermented black beans for your family to enjoy!