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Braised Fish Belly with Fried Tofu Sticks
This dish brings together the rich savory flavor of braised fish belly with the tender crunch of fried tofu sticks creating a delightful contrast in texture and taste. The sweet salty marinade infused with ginger scallion and chilies adds depth while the mild white pepper powder enhances the overall harmony making it a comforting meal […]
- Prep
- 18m
- Cook
- 30m
- Total
- 48m
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Spice
- 1/5
- Cuisine
- Chinese
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Braised Fish Belly with Fried Tofu Sticks
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| fish belly | 500g |
| dried tofu sticks (fuzhu) | 80g |
| ginger | a little |
| scallion | a little |
| red chili pepper | 1 as needed |
| green chili pepper | 1 as needed |
| Marinade | |
| salt | a pinch |
| light soy sauce | 0.5 tbsp |
| white pepper powder | a pinch |
| cornstarch | 1 tbsp |
| Sauce | |
| light soy sauce | 1 tbsp |
| sugar | 1 tbsp |
| oyster sauce | 0.5 tbsp |
| water | half bowl |
- fish belly500g
- dried tofu sticks (fuzhu)80g
- gingera little
- scalliona little
- red chili pepper1 as needed
- green chili pepper1 as needed
- Marinade
- salta pinch
- light soy sauce0.5 tbsp
- white pepper powdera pinch
- cornstarch1 tbsp
- Sauce
- light soy sauce1 tbsp
- sugar1 tbsp
- oyster sauce0.5 tbsp
- waterhalf bowl
Cooking StepsHow to cook Braised Fish Belly with Fried Tofu Sticks step by step
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Step 1Prepare the ingredients: fish belly, dried tofu sticks, ginger, scallions, and chili peppers.
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Step 2Cut the fish belly into pieces. Add salt, light soy sauce, white pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well and marinate for about 15 minutes.
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Step 3Prep the aromatics: slice the ginger, cut the scallions into segments, and slice the chili peppers into strips.
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Step 4Mix the sauce ingredients according to the proportions shown.
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Step 5Heat oil in a wok and deep-fry the dried tofu sticks over high heat until they puff up with large bubbles.
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Step 6Fry the tofu sticks for about 2 minutes. This step ensures they hold their shape during braising and absorb the sauce well.
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Step 7Remove and set aside.
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Step 8Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and pan-fry the marinated fish belly until golden brown on both sides.
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Step 9Remove and set aside.
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Step 10Using the remaining oil in the pan, sauté the ginger, scallion whites, and chili peppers until fragrant.
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Step 11Add the fried tofu sticks and pan-seared fish belly to the pan.
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Step 12Pour in the sauce, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Then reduce to medium heat and braise for 3–5 minutes, allowing the tofu sticks to soak up the sauce.
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Step 13Add the scallion greens and turn the heat up to reduce the sauce.
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Step 14Taste before serving and adjust with salt or sugar if needed.
Braised Fish Belly with Fried Tofu Sticks
This dish brings together the rich savory flavor of braised fish belly with the tender crunch of fried tofu sticks creating a delightful contrast in texture and taste. The sweet salty marinade infused with ginger scallion and chilies adds depth while the mild white pepper powder enhances the overall harmony making it a comforting meal […]
Ingredients
- 500g fish belly
- 80g dried tofu sticks (fuzhu)
- a little ginger
- a little scallion
- 1 as needed red chili pepper
- 1 as needed green chili pepper
- Marinade
- a pinch salt
- 0.5 tbsp light soy sauce
- a pinch white pepper powder
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Sauce
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 0.5 tbsp oyster sauce
- half bowl water
Instructions
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Prepare the ingredients: fish belly, dried tofu sticks, ginger, scallions, and chili peppers.
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Cut the fish belly into pieces. Add salt, light soy sauce, white pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well and marinate for about 15 minutes.
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Prep the aromatics: slice the ginger, cut the scallions into segments, and slice the chili peppers into strips.
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Mix the sauce ingredients according to the proportions shown.
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Heat oil in a wok and deep-fry the dried tofu sticks over high heat until they puff up with large bubbles.
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Fry the tofu sticks for about 2 minutes. This step ensures they hold their shape during braising and absorb the sauce well.
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Remove and set aside.
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Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and pan-fry the marinated fish belly until golden brown on both sides.
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Remove and set aside.
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Using the remaining oil in the pan, sauté the ginger, scallion whites, and chili peppers until fragrant.
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Add the fried tofu sticks and pan-seared fish belly to the pan.
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Pour in the sauce, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Then reduce to medium heat and braise for 3–5 minutes, allowing the tofu sticks to soak up the sauce.
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Add the scallion greens and turn the heat up to reduce the sauce.
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Taste before serving and adjust with salt or sugar if needed.
