Boiled Fish

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Remove the roots and skins from the soybean sprouts and wash them thoroughly.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Prepare the ingredients: slice the ginger, cut the scallions into sections, peel and crush the garlic cloves after removing the stems, cut the dried chilies into sections, and cut the scallions into 3 cm long sections.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Remove the internal organs, scales, and gills from the grass carp, clean it thoroughly, and slice the fish into thin slices.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Sprinkle ginger slices and scallions on the fish fillets, then add half a spoonful of salt and one spoonful of chicken bouillon.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Then add starch and the egg white of one egg.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Wear disposable gloves, squeeze for about 5 minutes, cover with plastic wrap and let stand 20 minutes.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add a suitable amount of cooking oil to the pot and heat it over low heat until it reaches about 60% of its maximum temperature. Add the scallions, ginger, garlic, dried chili peppers (half of them), and Sichuan peppercorns to the pot and stir-fry until fragrant.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   After the aroma is released, add two tablespoons of Pixian chili bean paste and stir-fry until the oil turns red. Then add light soy sauce and cooking wine.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Then pour an appropriate amount of water into the pot (not too much, about 500 ml is enough), then add salt, MSG, and chicken bouillon to taste, and bring to a boil over high heat.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    After the water boils, pour the soybean sprouts into the pot.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Boil the soybean sprouts for about 2 minutes, then remove them and place them at the bottom of the bowl containing the boiled fish.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Then place the fish slices into the pot one by one, trying not to stir them too much.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Boil for about two minutes, then remove and place on top of the bean sprouts.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Then pour the broth over the fish fillets.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Place the Sichuan peppercorns, chili pepper segments, and scallion segments on the top layer.

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Pour an appropriate amount of oil into the pot and heat it until it is very hot. Pour the hot oil over the fish.

    

17. 17

    Step 17

    Finished product