Braised Crucian Carp

Versatile:

Authentic Chengdu-style spicy, aromatic, and flavorful, loved by diners for its rich taste.

  1. Numbing flavor:
  2. Spicy flavor:
Versatile:

This dish can be adapted to make variations like Braised Crucian Carp with Patchouli or Sliced Beef in Chili Oil, based on local market preferences.

cooking steps
  1. Main Ingredients & Seasoning

    Spicy Crayfish Seasoning

    60g

    Large crucian carp

    400g

  2. Accessory Ingredients

    Water

    200g

    Cornstarch

    10g

    Salad oil

    50g

    Chili oil

    20g

    Chopped green onions and cilantro

    10g

    Each of minced ginger and garlic grains

    5g

    Each of MSG, chicken powder, and suga

    1g

    Sesame oil

    5g

  3. Preparation of Ingredients

    1

    Clean the crucian carp thoroughly and make vertical cuts on both sides down to the tail.

    2

    Marinate the fish with a little salt, ginger, green onions, and pepper powder.

    3

    Chop the green onions and cilantro, and set aside.

  4. Cooking Steps

    1

    Heat salad oil in a pan until 60% hot, then fry the crucian carp until golden, remove, and set aside.

    2

    Heat 50g of salad oil, then stir-fry the minced ginger and garlic grains until fragrant. Add Spicy Crayfish Seasoning and continue stir-frying, then pour in water.

    3

    Add the fried crucian carp, cook until fully done, and adjust the seasoning. Remove the fish and place it on a serving plate.

    4

    Thicken the sauce with cornstarch, then drizzle the sauce and chili oil over the fish. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.