Chinese
Chinese - Fujian Min Cuisine
Braised Fish Min
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 croaker (about 600g), cleaned and scored
- • 3 slices fresh ginger
- • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- • 100ml red rice wine (hongzao jiu)
- • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp rock sugar
- • 2 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced
- • 300ml fish stock
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pat the fish dry and rub with a little salt.
2
Phase 2
Heat oil in a wok and fry the fish on both sides until golden, about 4 minutes per side.
3
Phase 3
Add the ginger and garlic and fry briefly beside the fish.
4
Phase 4
Pour in the red rice wine, soy sauces, and rock sugar.
5
Phase 5
Add the mushrooms and fish stock; braise uncovered for 15 minutes, spooning sauce over the fish.
6
Phase 6
Reduce the liquor to a glaze and serve with steamed rice.