First, the mandarin fish is cleaned and dried. If yours is a big fish, it is recommended to cut the fish head and divide it in half. )
2. Sprinkle salt inside and outside the mandarin fish, put it in the refrigerator for one day, pour out the salt water, sprinkle a layer of salt for another day, and pour out the water.
Third, put pepper, dried pepper, star anise and clove into a pot and stir fry over low heat.
Fourth, use a food grinder to grind the spices fried above into powder.
Five, pickled mandarin fish, both sides coated with spice powder.
6. Wear mandarin fish with rope or thin bamboo pieces and hang it in a ventilated place to dry. Air-dried mandarin fish are packed in fresh-keeping bags to prevent moisture regain.
7, air-drying mandarin fish, soaking in warm water when cooking,
Fish head can be used to make soup, which is delicious.