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Exclusive Braised Crucian Carp with Tofu

Exclusive Braised Crucian Carp with Tofu

A milky, savory braise of pan-fried crucian carp and tofu simmered in boiling water with aromatics, yielding a delicate fish soup with celery, lettuce, and carrot.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Remove the scales and internal organs of the crucian carp, and take off the head.

  2. 2
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    Cut the tofu.

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    Cut the celery, lettuce, and carrots and set aside.

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    Prepare green onions, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, and star anise.

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    Heat oil in a pot, then add Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, scallions, and ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant.

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    Put in the crucian carp and slowly fry until fragrant.

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    The crucian carp is fried.

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    Start by boiling, this way the stewed fish soup will be milky white.

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    Put in the tofu.

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    Tell the pot lid to simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes.

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    When the time comes, add salt and pepper to season.

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    Add the vegetables.

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    You can put the vegetables in and cook for 5 minutes.

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    Plate the dish.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Crucian carp
    3 strip
  • Tofu
    100 g
  • Lettuce
    to taste
  • Celery
    to taste
  • Carrot
    to taste
  • Star anise
    a pinch

Seasonings

  • Peanut oil
    2 spoon
  • Sichuan pepper
    a pinch
  • Salt
    a pinch
  • Black pepper
    a pinch

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Scallion
    a pinch
  • Ginger
    a pinch