Braised Fish with Pickled Peppers and Fermented Black Beans

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare the materials as shown in the picture.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Wash the fish and marinate it 20 minutes with appropriate amounts of salt, cooking wine, light soy sauce, and cornstarch.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Chop all the side dishes into small pieces.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Heat oil in a wok until it reaches 70% of its maximum temperature. (The amount of oil should be enough to submerge the fish pieces.)

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Fry the fish pieces until they turn slightly golden brown, then remove them from the oil.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Drain the excess oil from the pan.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add the fermented soybean paste and stir-fry 5 seconds.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add scallions, fermented black beans, pickled peppers, pickled ginger, and garlic cloves and stir-fry 10 seconds.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add celery and red bell pepper pieces and stir-fry 10 seconds.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Pour in enough water to cover the fish pieces and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 1 minute. (The water level should be enough to partially submerge the fish pieces.)

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Add the fish pieces and cook for 2 3 until the broth thickens, then turn off the heat.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Sour, fresh, and rich!

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Delicious and satisfying!