Braised crucian carp and tofu

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Cut the tofu into cubes and boil in lightly salted water for 1 minute.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Remove the gills, scales, and internal organs from the crucian carp and wash it clean.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Slice the scallions, dice the ginger, mince the garlic, chop the cilantro, and mince the chili peppers.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Pan-fry the crucian carp.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Fry until golden brown on both sides.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Set aside the fried fish.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Heat oil in a wok, add scallions, ginger, red chili peppers, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves, and sauté until fragrant.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add soybean paste and stir-fry briefly.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add water and put in the pan-fried crucian carp.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Pour in cooking wine

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Pour in light soy sauce

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Add salt

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer 25 minutes (I added a little dried cilantro at this point, but you can omit it if you don't have any).

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Add tofu cubes after simmering for 25 minutes.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Continue simmering until the broth thickens.

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and minced chili, then plate and serve.