A delicious Home-Style Braised Fish Roe and Swim Bladder recipe.
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Home-Style Braised Fish Roe and Swim Bladder
Other★★ Intermediate48min
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Home-Style Braised Fish Roe and Swim Bladder
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| scallion | |||
| ginger | |||
| garlic | |||
| dried chili peppers | |||
| fish roe and swim bladder | |||
| star anise | |||
| fennel seeds | |||
| Sichuan peppercorns | |||
| angelica root (bai zhi) | |||
| dark soy sauce | |||
| rice vinegar | generous | ||
| salt | |||
| chicken bouillon powder | |||
| MSG | |||
| sesame oil | a little | ||
| cilantro | 4-6 |
Cooking StepsHow to cook Home-Style Braised Fish Roe and Swim Bladder step by step
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Step 1 DetailRinse the fish roe and swim bladder thoroughly. Bring a pot of water to a boil, blanch them briefly, skim off any foam, then remove and set aside.
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Step 2 DetailPrepare the aromatics: Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, fennel seeds, angelica root, and dried chili peppers, along with scallion, ginger, and garlic (smash the garlic cloves). Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry everything until fragrant, then add water and bring back to a boil.
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Step 3 DetailOnce boiling, add the fish roe and swim bladder. Pour in dark soy sauce and a generous amount of rice vinegar (at least half a ladle of the large soup-ladle kind). Cover and simmer for a while to let the flavors penetrate.
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Step 4 DetailWhen nearly done, season with salt, a pinch of sugar, chicken bouillon powder, and MSG. Toss in cilantro for freshness and drizzle a little sesame oil before serving.
