Selection of ingredients:
Good ingredients are the cornerstone of good cooking. The key is to select fresh white fish, which should be silvery white, elastic, with bright red gills and no odor.
Preparation of ingredients:
In addition to the fish, the following ingredients are needed for braised white fish: green onion, ginger and garlic, star anise, cinnamon, coriander, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar and salt.
Cooking Steps:
Handling the Fish: Clean the white striped fish and remove the internal organs, scales and gills. Cut it into segments, which are of moderate size.
Marinating: Put the cut fish segments into a bowl, add appropriate amount of salt, cooking wine and ginger and marinate for about 15 minutes. This step not only removes the fishy smell, but also makes the fish more flavorful.
Make the sugar color: Add a little oil to the pan, pour in the sugar, and stir-fry over low heat until the sugar melts and turns reddish brown. Be careful to control the heat so as not to stir-fry.
Bursting incense: While the sugar color is not yet solidified, quickly pour in onion, ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, sesame leaves and other spices to burst incense. When the aroma is overflowing, add the marinated fish segments and stir-fry until the fish turns color.
Add the sauce: add appropriate amount of soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar and salt, and stir-fry well. Add water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer.
Concentrate: When the soup thickens, turn off the heat and remove from the pot. Garnish with cilantro or green onions, and you'll have a great braised white fish with all the colors and flavors.
Tips:
Take control of the heat: use medium heat for the aroma, and low heat for the simmering to prevent the fish from getting mushy or the soup from getting too fast.
Mastering the seasoning: the amount of seasoning can be increased or decreased according to personal taste. If you like heavier flavors, you can add more soy sauce; if you like lighter flavors, you can reduce it.
Side dishes: In addition to green onions, ginger and garlic, you can also add other side dishes, such as tofu, mushrooms, potatoes, etc., meat and vegetables, nutrition is more balanced.
Presentation tips: After the pot is ready, you can put the braised white strips on the plate, garnished with cilantro or green onions, which is both beautiful and attractive.
Suggestion: Braised white strips are perfect for both meals and appetizers. It is even more delicious when served with rice or steamed buns.