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Clay Pot Braised Knife Loach Fish

Name: Clay Pot Braised Knife Loach Fish
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: as needed Peanut oil or lard; several Ginger; generous amount Garlic; to taste Bird's eye chili peppers; as needed Warm water; 2 Soybean paste (huang dou jiang); a splash Shaoxing wine; to taste Salt; a splash Light soy sauce; a splash Oyster sauce; a pinch Chicken bouillon; several Scallions

Other★★ Intermediate48min

Prep 18m ·
Cook 30m ·
2 Servings

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Clay Pot Braised Knife Loach Fish

	Ingredient	Amount	Notes
	Peanut oil or lard	as needed
	Ginger	several
	Garlic	generous amount
	Bird's eye chili peppers	to taste
	Warm water	as needed
	Soybean paste (huang dou jiang)	2
	Shaoxing wine	a splash
	Salt	to taste
	Light soy sauce	a splash
	Oyster sauce	a splash
	Chicken bouillon	a pinch
	Scallions	several

A delicious Clay Pot Braised Knife Loach Fish recipe.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Clay Pot Braised Knife Loach Fish step by step

Step 1 Detail

Clean the knife loach fish and pat dry. Heat peanut oil or lard in a clay pot over medium-high heat. Fry the fish until golden on both sides, then remove and set aside.
Step 2 Detail

In the same clay pot, sauté the ginger slices, garlic cloves, and bird’s eye chilies until fragrant.
Step 3 Detail

Add the soybean paste and stir-fry briefly to release its aroma. Pour in a splash of Shaoxing wine and light soy sauce.
Step 4 Detail

Return the fish to the pot and add warm water until it just covers the fish. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Step 5 Detail

Cover the clay pot and braise for about 15–20 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the sauce has reduced.
Step 6 Detail

Season with oyster sauce, chicken bouillon, and salt to taste. Garnish with scallion sections and serve hot directly from the clay pot.