Braised Fish Dongbei
Chinese Chinese - Dongbei Northeastern Cuisine

Braised Fish Dongbei

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 1 whole carp or bream, about 800g, cleaned and slashed
  • • 5 slices ginger
  • • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • • 2 spring onions, cut into lengths
  • • 3 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
  • • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • • 1 tbsp sugar
  • • 400ml fish or pork stock

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Pat the fish dry inside and out.

2
Phase 2

Fry the fish in a wide pan with oil until golden on both sides.

3
Phase 3

Add ginger, garlic, and spring onions around the fish and fry until fragrant.

4
Phase 4

Pour in the wine, both soy sauces, sugar, and stock; bring to a boil.

5
Phase 5

Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes, spooning sauce over the fish.

6
Phase 6

Uncover and reduce the sauce to a glaze.