Braised silver carp

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Clean the silver carp inside and out, make a few diagonal cuts on it, then rub it with salt inside and out and marinate for an hour.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Prepare minced ginger, minced garlic, dried chili flakes, chopped bird's eye chilies, chopped green onions, and scallion segments.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Rinse the marinated silver carp thoroughly inside and out.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Place a wok over heat, add a suitable amount of cooking oil and heat until it reaches 70% of its maximum temperature.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Hold the fish by the tail and pan-fry the head first.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Place the whole fish back into the pan and fry until golden brown on both sides.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Tilt the pot to one side, add minced ginger, minced garlic, dried chili peppers, and scallion segments, and sauté until fragrant.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Then put the sautéed seasonings on the fish.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Pour in dark soy sauce and cooking wine, add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    After boiling, cook for 2 minutes, then cover and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    After opening the lid, add light soy sauce, pepper, and MSG, and mix well.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Reduce the sauce over high heat until thickened.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    After plating, sprinkle with chopped green onions and minced chili peppers, and it's ready to serve.