Braised crucian carp recipe

Make diagonal cuts on the fish

Heat oil in a pan and sprinkle a little salt around the edge.

Pan-fry the fish until golden brown on both sides over low heat. Do not flip the fish; flip it only after it has set.

Fry until golden brown on both sides

Sauté the chopped chili peppers and minced garlic in the remaining oil in the pan until fragrant. Add a spoonful of fermented bean paste, some light soy sauce, a little oyster sauce, and a bottle of beer (you can use Shaoxing wine if you don't have beer). Stir-fry evenly.

Add the fish to the pot, baste it with the broth using a spatula, then add boiling water to cover the fish. Simmer over low heat for a while, then add chicken bouillon. Reduce the sauce over high heat, add chopped green onions or cilantro, and serve.

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