Braised Fish Chunks

Other★★ Intermediate48min

Prep 18m ·
Cook 30m ·
2 Servings

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IngredientsWhat you'll need for Braised Fish Chunks

Ingredient Amount Notes
grass carp chunks
garlic
scallion
ginger
cornstarch
light soy sauce
dark soy sauce
cooking wine
oyster sauce
beer 1

Braised Fish Chunks

Ingredients

  • grass carp chunks
  • garlic
  • scallion
  • ginger
  • cornstarch
  • light soy sauce
  • dark soy sauce
  • cooking wine
  • oyster sauce
  • 1 beer

Instructions

  1. Cut the grass carp into chunks. Season with cooking wine, scallion, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns.
  2. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Coat with cornstarch.
  4. When the oil is about 70% hot, add the fish chunks.
  5. Fry until golden and remove.
  6. Add oil and sauté scallion and ginger until fragrant.
  7. Add garlic and stir until fragrant. Add the fish chunks, cooking wine, oyster sauce, light and dark soy sauce, sugar, and beer. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and simmer. When the sauce has reduced, drizzle with sesame oil.
  8. Sprinkle with scallions and serve.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Braised Fish Chunks step by step

  1. Step 1 Detail

    Cut the grass carp into chunks. Season with cooking wine, scallion, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns.

  2. Step 2 Detail

    Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. Step 3 Detail

    Coat with cornstarch.

  4. Step 4 Detail

    When the oil is about 70% hot, add the fish chunks.

  5. Step 5 Detail

    Fry until golden and remove.

  6. Step 6 Detail

    Add oil and sauté scallion and ginger until fragrant.

  7. Step 7 Detail

    Add garlic and stir until fragrant. Add the fish chunks, cooking wine, oyster sauce, light and dark soy sauce, sugar, and beer. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and simmer. When the sauce has reduced, drizzle with sesame oil.

  8. Step 8 Detail

    Sprinkle with scallions and serve.

Common Questions

What's the most common mistake to avoid?

The biggest mistake is not having all ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking (mise en place). Chinese cooking moves fast — once the wok is hot, there’s no time to chop.

How can I make this spicier?

Add chili oil or chili crisp to taste, or include dried red chilies during cooking. A dash of Sichuan peppercorn adds a different kind of heat.

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