Smoked Fish Shandong
Chinese Chinese - Shandong Lu Cuisine

Smoked Fish Shandong

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 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

  • • 600g grass carp, sliced into steaks
  • • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • • 2 slices ginger
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 1 tbsp five-spice powder
  • • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • • 3 tbsp rock sugar
  • • 500ml oil for deep-frying

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Rub the fish steaks with wine, ginger, and salt; rest 30 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Deep-fry the steaks in oil until golden and crisp; drain.

3
Phase 3

Simmer soy sauce, sugar, five-spice, and 100ml water into a syrup.

4
Phase 4

Immerse the fried fish in the hot syrup 10 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Remove, cool completely, and serve cold.