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Braised Gou Fresh

Braised Gou Fresh

An assortment of small river fish red-braises together in a soy-based sauce with ginger, garlic, and a touch of sugar. The mixed catch turns tender inside a glossy, savory-sweet glaze, a rustic feast straight from the waterway.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Scale the fish, remove the gills and intestines, wash it clean, and drain.

  2. 2
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    Heat oil in the pan, place the fish in one by one, and fry until both sides are golden brown.

  3. 3
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    Put the pan-fried fish into the wok, drizzle some cooking wine, and add a bowl of clear water.

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    Add ginger, garlic, and green onions, and an appropriate amount of pepper.

  5. 5
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    Add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and half a spoon of chili paste, then simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes.

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    Add a little bit of salt and reduce the sauce over high heat.

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    Sprinkle some chopped green onions, and it’s ready to serve.

  8. 8
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    This fish soup has a rich flavor and goes very well with rice.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Crucian carp
    2 strip
  • Whitebait
    1 strip

Seasonings

  • oil
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste
  • cooking wine
    to taste
  • light soy sauce
    to taste
  • dark soy sauce
    to taste
  • Black pepper
    to taste
  • Chili sauce
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

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