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China • Seafood

Black bean catfish

Here's a step-by-step guide to making braised catfish with fermented black beans, with 5 steps in total. First, clean the fish thoroughly. Make diagonal cuts on the belly and back. Then, mix cooking wine, scallions, ginger slices, and salt together and marinate the fish for at least 15 minutes!

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Black bean catfish
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Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Clean the fish thoroughly, make diagonal cuts on its belly and back, then mix cooking wine, scallions, ginger slices, and salt together and marinate the fish for at least 15 minutes!

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Mince the garlic cloves and stir-fry them with the fermented black beans for 2 minutes (over low heat).

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Bring the water in the pot to a boil, then put the fish in and steam 10 minutes (or 8 minutes if the fish is small).

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Sprinkle with shredded scallions and light soy sauce. Heat a little oil in the pan and drizzle it over the top!

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Wow, it smells so good! Time to eat!

    Step 5

Nutrition

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Source: User-provided xiangha.csv