Braised Tilapia with Garlic Sprouts and Celery in Lao Gan Ma Chili Sauce

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   After cleaning the fish, cut it open and marinate it for half an hour with ginger, salt, white pepper powder, cooking wine, and a little cornstarch.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Heat oil in a pan, add a little salt to prevent sticking, then add the fish and pan-fry over medium-low heat until fragrant. Add ginger to remove any fishy smell, and fry for about 10 minutes.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Flip the fish over and continue frying the other side. Don't fry it for too long; this will help retain more juice and tenderness.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Remove the fish from the pan, leaving some oil in the pan. Sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Stir-fry with Lao Gan Ma chili bean sauce until fragrant.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Add garlic sprouts and parsley

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add a little salt and stir-fry for a few moments.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Put the fried fish in

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Drizzle with a little cooking wine

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Add a little light soy sauce, chicken powder, and water, then bring to a boil.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, then reduce the sauce, thicken with cornstarch, and season.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Sprinkle with cilantro, and your delicious braised tilapia with Lao Gan Ma chili sauce, garlic sprouts, and celery is ready!