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Steamed Yellow Croaker

Steamed Yellow Croaker

Whole yellow croaker is scored, marinated with ginger and cooking wine, then steamed until just cooked. A second steaming with soy sauce deepens the savoriness, and chili sesame oil, scallions, and red chili finish this classic with gentle heat.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Clean the yellow croaker, remove the scales, internal organs, and gills, and cut it diagonally to help it absorb flavors. Add ginger slices, cooking wine, and steamed fish soy sauce.

  2. 2
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    Bring the water in the pot to a boil, place the fish on the plate, cover with the lid, and steam for 10 minutes (discard the original juice).

  3. 3
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    Then add steamed fish soy sauce and steam for 2 minutes.

  4. 4
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    Sprinkle in the chopped green onions, sliced bird's eye chili, and sesame chili oil, and it's ready.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Yellow croaker
    1 strip

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Ginger slices
    to taste
  • Xiaomi chili
    2 piece

Seasonings

  • Edible oil
    to taste
  • cooking wine
    to taste
  • light soy sauce
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste
  • chicken essence
    to taste
  • Soy sauce for steamed fish
    to taste
  • Sesame Chili Oil
    to taste