Home-style stewed tilapia

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Clean the tilapia and make several diagonal cuts on both sides of its back (rub with a little salt and cornstarch).

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Slice the scallions, ginger, and garlic; mince the green onions.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Cut the braised tofu into small cubes and set aside.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Heat a pan, add oil, and fry the tilapia until golden brown on both sides;

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, scallions, ginger, and garlic and sauté briefly;

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Prepare a saucepan and put in the fried fish, scallions, ginger, and garlic;

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   After the pot boils, add tofu and wood ear mushrooms;

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add appropriate amounts of salt, white pepper powder, thirteen-spice powder, bay leaves, and white sugar, and simmer over high heat for about ten to fifteen minutes;

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve.