Yellow Croaker with Soy Sauce

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Mince the scallions, ginger, and garlic and set aside. Clean the yellow croaker and make diagonal cuts along its back.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Slice the pork belly and set aside.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Put water in a pot and heat it up. Then put in the yellow croaker and blanch it. This is mainly to remove the fishy smell and make the fish tender.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Remove the blanched yellow croaker from the water and drain.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Put oil in the pan

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Sauté scallions, ginger, and garlic until fragrant. Add pork belly, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, dried chili peppers, and sweet bean sauce, and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add cooking wine, vinegar (to remove any fishy smell), and soy sauce.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Then add four spoonfuls of water, chicken bouillon, sugar ( 10 grams to enhance flavor), MSG, and pepper.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Then add the fish.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   After boiling, simmer over low heat for 8 10 . Before serving, add cornstarch slurry, sesame oil, and cilantro.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    A delicious and tender braised yellow croaker is ready!