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Exclusive Crucian Carp and Bok Choy Soup

Exclusive Crucian Carp and Bok Choy Soup

A milky, savory soup of crucian carp pan-fried golden then simmered with ginger and bok choy, a classic technique that tames fishiness and enriches the broth.

Instructions

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    After killing the crucian carp, remove the scales and gills, take out the black lining inside the fish's belly, and drain the water.

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    Dip both sides lightly in flour and shake off the excess.

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    Heat the wok and pour in oil, then add Sichuan peppercorns to release their aroma.

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    Put the crucian carp in and fry until golden yellow.

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    Add cooking wine, flip and pan-fry the other side until golden brown as well. Frying can remove the fishy smell and help hold its shape, preventing it from being boiled to mush.

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    Preheat the clay pot, add water and bring it to a boil, then put in the pan-fried crucian carp.

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    Add slices of ginger and sections of green onion.

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    Wash the baby bok choy.

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    Put all the ingredients into a stew pot, add boiling water, and bring it to a boil.

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    Simmer for a while.

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    Simmer until the soup turns milky white.

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    After stewing, sprinkle with small bok choy leaves and add salt to enhance the flavor.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Live crucian carp
    1 piece
  • Clear water
    to taste

Seasonings

  • rapeseed
    to taste
  • Sichuan pepper
    to taste
  • cooking wine
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Ginger slices
    to taste
  • Scallion
    1 piece