Braised Yellow Croaker with Tofu in Tomato Sauce

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Thaw the yellow croaker, remove the internal organs and the black membrane inside the mouth and belly, then marinate it with scallion and ginger slices, cooking wine, and white pepper powder 15 minutes.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Cut tofu into square slices and pan-fry until golden brown on both sides.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Mince the ginger and onion, and slice the garlic.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Wash and finely chop the cilantro

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Dice the tomatoes

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Heat oil in a pan and fry the marinated yellow croaker until golden brown on both sides.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Sauté minced onion, minced ginger, and sliced ​​garlic until fragrant.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add diced tomatoes and stir-fry until fragrant.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Stir-fry the tomatoes until soft and cooked through, as shown in the picture.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Add 3 tablespoons of cooking wine

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    2 tablespoons tomato sauce

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Add 1.5 tablespoons of oyster sauce.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Add 1.5 tablespoons of light soy sauce

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Pour in boiling water that covers half of the fish, add the pan-fried tofu, and bring to a boil.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Add 1 tablespoon of white pepper powder

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Add 0.5 tablespoons of white sugar to enhance the flavor.

    

17. 17

    Step 17

    Add 1 tablespoon of salt to taste

    

18. 18

    Step 18

    Add 1/3 tablespoon of rock sugar and dark soy sauce for color.

    

19. 19

    Step 19

    Cover and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, then uncover and reduce the sauce over high heat.

    

20. 20

    Step 20

    Once the broth has thickened slightly, add a few drops of sesame oil and turn off the heat.

    

21. 21

    Step 21

    First, put the tofu into a plate.

    

22. 22

    Step 22

    Arrange the fish on top of the tofu, then pour the softened diced tomatoes and broth over the fish. Sprinkle with a little chopped cilantro.