Some friends may not know what sunfish is. In fact, this kind of freshwater fish originates from the southern United States. Its color is very bright, which is why people call it sunfish. Cause of sunfish. As a kind of local fish, sunfish is not very common in China, but its price is not too high. Because it tastes very delicious, it is basically in high demand in the market.
The most delicious way to cook sunfish is to steam it. Steamed sunfish can fully preserve the various carbohydrates and minerals contained in its body, so it is very suitable for people with weak constitutions. But if this is your first time making steamed sunfish, it is recommended that you read how to make it first.
Steamed sunfish
Raw materials
Two sunfish, appropriate amount of rice wine and green onions.
Method
1. Clean the sunfish first and put it on a plate to set aside.
2. Add appropriate salt, rice wine, chicken essence, white pepper, light soy sauce, ginger slices, minced garlic, and cooking oil and marinate for 10 minutes.
3. Put appropriate amount of water in the pot and bring to a boil, put it on a porcelain plate and steam it for 10 minutes, then open the lid and sprinkle with green onions.
Method
1. Remove the internal organs and viscera from the fish, wash and drain the water
2. Cut the ginger into slices or shreds, and cut the green onions into strips
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3. Place the fish in a dish and put ginger slices on the body and belly of the fish
4. Boil the water in the pot and place the steamed fish dish on the steaming rack , add wine, cover, and steam over high heat for 7 minutes
5. Remove the steamed sunfish, remove the ginger slices, and discard the steamed fish juice
6. Place the scallions on the fish, pour the hot Zhuhou sauce, and then pour properly boiled vegetable oil on the fish, and it is ready to serve
Behind the gill cover of the sunfish, there is a gray The small black circle, called the soft membrane, is a characteristic unique to sunfish. Different species of sunfish have different membrane colors and shapes. Most sunfish have particularly outstanding colors, but the ones sold in the market look a bit ordinary. Only when exposed to the sun do these fishes emit a shining light, making them colorful. Very endearing. Sunfish meat is fresh and tender with very few bones, so its original flavor can best be highlighted when steamed.
After learning how to make sunfish at home, you can try to make it yourself. I am sure that you will be able to make delicious sunfish. If the sunfish is eaten, it can nourish the stomach, strengthen the spleen and stomach, nourish the liver and improve eyesight. It can not only be used for food itself, but because it is very beautiful, it can often be fed as an ornamental fish.