Chinese Steamed Grass Carp with Tofu
- Ingredients
- Chinese grass carp400g
- Tofu400g
- OilAppropriate amount
- SaltAppropriate amount
- Kernels of Sichuan pepperAppropriate amount
- Well-done Pork fatAppropriate amount
- MSGAppropriate amount
- SugarAppropriate amount
- Rice wineAppropriate amount
- Soy sauceAppropriate amount
- Mixed vinegarAppropriate amount
- Doubanjiang (fermented broad bean and chili paste) Red oilAppropriate amount
- Method for making grass carp stewed with tofu
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1. Clean the fish pieces, drain them, place in a bowl, add salt;Add rice wine, mix evenly, marinate for twenty minutes
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2. Heat a pan over low heat, pour oil into the pot
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3. Add the fish pieces and slowly fry until they can slide freely in the pot
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4. Add kernels of Sichuan pepper
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5. Add sugar
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6. Add mixed vinegar
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7. Add soy sauce
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8. Add Doubanjiang (fermented broad bean and chili paste) red oil
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9. Pour in some water
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10. Gently push the fish pieces with a spatula, spread the seasonings, switch to medium heat, cover, and simmer
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11. Simmer until the fish is 80% cooked, hold the tofu with your hand, make a vertical cut in the middle of the tofu, then slice it horizontally without moving the spatula, continue simmering covered
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12. Cook until the broth thickens, add well-done pork fat, switch to high heat, wait for the oil to fully melt, turn off the fire and sprinkle MSG
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13. Serve in a dish, ready to eat
- Tips
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1. When cooking fish, avoid stirring it with a spatula as this may cause it to fall apart.
2. To prevent sticking to the pan during cooking, gently push the fish pieces with a spatula a few times.
3. The seasoning can be adjusted according to individual taste, but the fish should be marinated with rice wine before cooking.
