Self-created spicy grilled fish

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Clean the sea bass, cut it in half as shown in the picture, make a few slits on the back, add some salt, and marinate for about half an hour.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Add some oil to the pot, and when it's slightly hot, add a few slices of ginger and two star anise.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   When the oil is 70% hot, add the sea bass and fry over medium heat.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   While frying, use a spoon to drizzle oil onto the back of the fish to ensure the entire fish is evenly fried in the hot oil.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Fry the fish until it's about 70% cooked, then remove it from the oil and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Next, remove the ginger slices and star anise from the oil and place them on top of the fish. Bake in a preheated oven 170 degrees Celsius 20 minutes.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Use the oil from frying the fish to fry the prepared eggplant and asparagus.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Next, fry the corn kernels (mine came pre-cooked).

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   In a separate pot, heat some cooking oil and sauté ginger, garlic, and chili peppers until fragrant.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add a spoonful of fermented bean paste, Lao Gan Ma chili sauce, and butter, and stir-fry until well combined.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    First, add the onions and sauté until fragrant. Then add the oyster mushrooms and sauté until just cooked through.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Add the previously fried asparagus, eggplant, and corn chunks, along with appropriate amounts of salt, cooking wine, light soy sauce, and water. Bring to a boil, then add a suitable amount of MSG.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Pour the prepared vegetables around the baked sea bass, leaving a small portion of the fish exposed in the center. Then return it to the oven and bake at 170 degrees Celsius for five minutes.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    In a separate clean pan, heat some oil until very hot, then pour it over the scallion segments (this will enhance the aroma of the scallions).

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Finished product image