Braised Yellow Croaker for the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   I bought two yellow croakers, scaled them, gutted them, and cleaned them thoroughly.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Place it in a basket to drain the water.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   It's best if there's absolutely no moisture left.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Make a few cuts on both sides of the fish.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Heat the oil and fry the ingredients.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Fry until golden brown on both sides.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Remove them from the water and drain off the excess oil.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Prepare chopped scallions, ginger, and garlic.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Pour out the frying oil, leaving a little to sauté the scallions, ginger, and garlic.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Pour in an appropriate amount of light soy sauce, add a fish, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Remove the cooked fish from the broth and place it on a plate. Remove the scallions, ginger, and garlic from the broth, leaving the broth to thicken with cornstarch. Pour the broth over the fish and serve.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Finished product image