Home-style Soy-Roasted Fat Head Fish with Tofu


Pangdre fish, also known as big-head fish, is a high-protein, low-fat, and low-cholesterol fish.It has protective effects on the cardiovascular system. This time, I only used the fish body and removed the skin,revealing tender white fish meat. It was then paired with north bean curd for stewing.
The finished dish is clear in color and very flavorful.Ingredients Main ingredients: 600g fathead fish fillet, 300g northern tofu, oil to taste, salt to taste, green onion to taste,ginger to taste, garlic to taste, dried red chili to taste,star anise to taste, cilantro to taste, fermented bean curd to taste, light soy sauce to taste, cooking wine to taste, oyster sauce to taste, sugar to taste
Steps 1. Wash and remove the skin from the fathead fish.2. Cut the fish into pieces. 3. Cube the northern tofu.4. Prepare the green onion, ginger, garlic, dried red chili, star anise, cilantro, fermented bean curd, light soy sauce, cooking wine, oyster sauce, and sugar. 5. Fry the fish pieces slightly in oil.6. After the fish meat turns white, remove them and set aside. 7. Sauté the green onion, ginger, garlic, dried red chili, and star anise to release their fragrance.8. Add fermented bean curd and stir-fry until fragrant. 9. Add the fish pieces and stir-fry.10. The fish will release broth; add light soy sauce, cooking wine, oyster sauce, salt, and sugar for seasoning. 11. Add the tofu cubes.12. Pour in an appropriate amount of water. 13. Cook over high heat until boiling, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
14. When the broth is mostly gone, it's ready to be served.

15. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Tips

1. Slightly frying the fish before stewing prevents it from breaking easily.

2. You can also blanch the fish meat before stewing.

Gently fry the fish pieces in oil.

Fry until the fish meat turns white, then remove and set aside.

Add the scallions, ginger, garlic, dried chili peppers, and star anise to the pot and stir-fry until fragrant.

Stir-fry the bean paste until it releases its aroma.

Add the fish pieces and stir-fry.

As the fish starts to release its broth, add one premium soy sauce, cooking wine, oyster sauce, salt, and sugar for seasoning.

Add the tofu blocks.

Pour in an appropriate amount of water.

Boil over high heat, then reduce to a medium-low heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.

When most of the soup is left, it's ready to serve.

Garnish with coriander before serving.
Tips
1. Slightly frying the fish before cooking prevents it from falling apart.
2. You can also blanch the fish meat before simmering.



