Ingredients: Wok fish, onions, garlic, pepper, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, vegetable oil, light soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, balsamic vinegar and salt, chicken essence, allspice, white pepper, water.

1. Remove the gills and internal organs of fresh Spanish mackerel and wash them for later use.

2. Pour enough oil into the pan to cover the fish pieces.

3. Heat the oil in the pan until it is 70% hot. Add the mackerel pieces and fry until crispy.

4. Add an appropriate amount of water to another pot, add all the seasonings except chicken essence, bring to a boil over high heat, and simmer over low heat to release the flavor of the seasonings.

5. Add the fried fish segments and cook over low heat for ten minutes. Turn off the heat and add a little chicken essence to taste.

6. The taste will be better after soaking for a few hours.