Pan-fried Stinky Mandarin Fish

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Clean and prepare the mandarin fish bought from the market.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Both sides are scored with diagonal cuts, and the fish belly is hollowed out.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Spread a piece of Wang Zhihe stinky tofu evenly over the fish, including inside its belly. Pour in some of the sauce and a small amount of salt to marinate. Store in a sealed bag in the refrigerator 7 5 .

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Prepare onions, scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   After taking it out, wash off the stinky tofu from the fish, pat it dry with paper towels, and then fry it in a pan. Add some salt to the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Pan-fry over medium heat until golden brown on both sides, repeating several times.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   After frying, sauté chili and ginger until fragrant, then add water to cover the fish. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer to a small pot lined with onions and continue cooking. Finally, add scallions and cilantro leaves before serving. If the pungent smell isn't strong enough, you can add some stinky tofu to cook with it.