Scallion Roasted Crucian Carp
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Instructions
Ingredients
1
Clean the crucian carp, scrape off scales, remove innards and abdominal black film
0:26
2
Make two diagonal cuts on each side of the fish to enhance flavor absorption
0:46
3
Prep chopped scallions, smash galangal, cut dried red chilies and prepare fermented black beans
1:21
4
Add appropriate cooking oil to a pan and heat
1:35
5
Place the crucian carp into the pan, fry over high heat until the bottom sets
1:54
6
Carefully flip the fish, fry until both sides are golden and crispy
2:34
7
Pour out excess oil, leave a small amount of base oil
4:29
8
Add white sugar, rice vinegar, cooking wine and light soy sauce to make seasoning sauce
4:42
9
Add the prepped aromatics and stir-fry until fragrant
5:19
10
Turn to low heat, cover the pan and simmer
5:46
11
Add a little dark soy sauce for color if desired
6:37
12
Simmer for about 20 more minutes until fish is fully cooked and scallions are caramelized and flavorful
6:55
