Braised crucian carp

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Clean the crucian carp thoroughly, remove the internal organs, and remove the teeth and black belly skin.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Side dishes prepared

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Make a few cuts along the back of the fish, rub it with salt, and marinate 20 minutes.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish until the back is golden brown.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add ginger, garlic cloves, red chili peppers, star anise, and fish maw (you can add these as well).

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Pour in dark soy sauce and Shaoxing wine.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add water to cover the fish, add salt to taste, bring to a boil over high heat, simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add green bell pepper and white scallion.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add white sugar, vinegar, lard, and a little white sugar.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Before taking it off the heat, sprinkle with cilantro.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Remove from heat.