Braised Wuchang Fish

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Ingredients preparation: ginger slices, garlic slices, red chili strips, garlic leaves, and fish-fragrant sauce.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Clean the fish, pat it dry with a towel, and make a cross-shaped cut on the back of the fish, making cuts on both sides (this will make the fish more flavorful when cooked).

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Heat oil in a pan, add the fish and fry until golden brown on both sides (set aside on a plate).

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Add ginger and garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add fermented bean paste, garlic chili sauce, cooking wine, vinegar, and dark soy sauce, and sauté until fragrant.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Bring a bowl of water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and add salt (flip the fish once during cooking).

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   When there's not much broth left, add shredded red bell pepper and garlic leaves, cook for 20 seconds, then add chicken bouillon.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Finally, thicken the sauce and pour it over the fish, then garnish with fish sauce. This completes the preparation of the braised Wuchang fish.