Zhijiang is a small city in western Hunan and a gourmet capital in western Hunan. Zhijiang cuisine is famous for its deliciousness, uniqueness and excellent taste. Among them, fish in sour soup is a representative dish in Zhijiang cuisine and is deeply loved by diners.
Material preparation
The main ingredients for fish in sour soup are fish and sour soup. In terms of fish selection, grass carp, crucian carp and carp are better. The production of sour soup requires the use of spring water, sauerkraut, chili, ginger, garlic, sugar, salt, MSG and other ingredients.
Production steps
1. Fish processing: Remove the scales, gills and internal organs of the fish, wash and cut into pieces for later use.
2. Preparation of sour soup: Cut the sauerkraut into small pieces, mince the pepper, ginger and garlic and set aside. Add an appropriate amount of spring water to the pot, add sauerkraut, chili, ginger, and garlic. After boiling, add sugar, salt, and MSG. Stir evenly and set aside.
3. Cooking fish: Pour an appropriate amount of oil into the pot, heat it and add the fish pieces, fry until golden brown on both sides, pour in the sour soup, bring to a boil, then turn to low heat and cook for about 5-10 minutes That’s it.
How to eat
Pour the cooked fish in sour soup into a bowl, sprinkle with chopped green onion and coriander, then add an appropriate amount of chili oil, stir evenly and serve.
Mao’s Braised Pork in Zhijiang Cuisine
Mao’s Braised Pork is another representative dish in Zhijiang cuisine and is famous for its delicious color, aroma and flavor.
Material preparation
The main ingredients of Mao's Braised Pork are pork belly, onions, ginger, garlic, cooking wine, soy sauce, rock sugar, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, etc.
Preparation steps
1. Processing of pork belly: Wash the pork belly and cut into small pieces, blanch in boiling water, remove and drain.
2. Prepare braised sauce: Take a small bowl, add soy sauce, cooking wine, rock sugar, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves, stir well and set aside.
3. Cook the pork belly: Pour an appropriate amount of oil into the pot, heat it and add the pork belly pieces, fry until both sides are golden brown, pour in the braised sauce, add onions, ginger and garlic, bring to a boil and then turn down the heat. , cook for about 30 minutes.
How to eat
Pour the cooked Mao's braised pork into a bowl, sprinkle with chopped green onion and coriander, then add an appropriate amount of chili oil, stir evenly and serve.