A delicious Claypot Braised Yellow Croaker recipe.
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Claypot Braised Yellow Croaker
Other★ Easy24min
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Claypot Braised Yellow Croaker
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| yellow croaker | |||
| garlic | |||
| ginger | |||
| shallots | |||
| scallions | |||
| light soy sauce | |||
| Shaoxing wine | |||
| yellow bean paste | |||
| oyster sauce | |||
| white pepper powder |
Cooking StepsHow to cook Claypot Braised Yellow Croaker step by step
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Step 1 Detail
Prep: Have the yellow croaker cleaned and cut into sections at the market. At home, remove the head skin, rinse off any blood, and peel away the black membrane. Split the fish into two portions — one bone-in, one boneless.
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Step 2 Detail
Marinate: Add 1 spoonful of yellow bean paste, salt, (sugar), light soy sauce, oyster sauce, white pepper powder (the bean paste is already salty, so go easy on the other seasonings), Shaoxing wine, (cornstarch), and a drizzle of oil to lock in moisture. Marinate for 15 minutes. (Ingredients in parentheses are optional — adjust to taste.)
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Step 3 Detail
Prep aromatics: Cut ginger, garlic, and shallots into chunks. Cut the white parts of scallions into segments; prepare chopped scallion greens.
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Step 4 Detail
Cook: Heat the claypot, add oil (lard preferred), and add ginger. Pan-fry until lightly golden. Add garlic and shallots, spread the aromatics evenly across the bottom, then place the fish pieces on top. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
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Step 5 DetailTurn to high heat, drizzle Shaoxing wine (or Cantonese rice wine) along the edge of the claypot. Uncover, add chopped scallion greens, and cook for 1 more minute. Serve.
