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Exclusive Deep-Fried Crucian Carp

Exclusive Deep-Fried Crucian Carp

Small crucian carp are marinated, dredged lightly, and deep-fried until the bones turn edible and the skin crisps to a crackle. Salt-and-pepper fragrance makes these dry-fried fish an ideal snack to nibble alongside drinks.

Instructions

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    Method: Clean the crucian carp, wash the black membrane inside the fish's belly thoroughly, and set aside.

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    Clean the crucian carp, add an appropriate amount of salt and cooking wine to remove the fishy smell, thirteen-spice powder, green onions, ginger, and garlic, mix well, and marinate to absorb the flavors.

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    Heat the oil and put the fish into the pan, quickly cover the pan to prevent oil splatters. After frying for a while and the moisture has mostly evaporated, uncover the pan and continue to fry over medium heat.

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    The fish is slowly fried until golden.

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    The surface of the crucian carp is golden and crispy, then take it out.

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    Crispy and delicious, perfect with rice.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Crucian carp
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Scallion
    to taste
  • Ginger
    to taste
  • Garlic
    to taste

Seasonings

  • cooking wine
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste
  • chicken essence
    to taste