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How to steam a carp: A comprehensive guide.

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Fresh fishSteamingCarpThis is a common way to eat carp, which can maximize the nutrients in the fish and make it taste delicious.The method of steaming fresh carp is very particular. If not handled properly, it will leave a fishy smell and ruin the taste of the dish.The method of steaming fresh carp, the complete method of steaming fresh carp, let's learn together!

"How to steam a carp"

The method of steaming fresh carp

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IngredientsPreparation

750g fresh carp, cooking oil, smoked sausage,Cucumber25g each, 50g pork fat,Salt,Sugar,Chicken brothFreshGinger,CilantroCooking oil, as needed.

Method steps

1. Clean the carp, remove scales, gills, and internal organs, then wash it thoroughly. Then, put the fish in hot water to blanch, and use a knife to scrape off the black skin on the fish, then wash it with water and dry it.

2. Put a small bowl, put in 25g cooking oil, 5g salt, and a little sugar, and mix well. Then, apply it to the surface of the carp and inside the fish cavity. Put a soup bowl, put the fish in the soup bowl, and let it marinate for 20 minutes.

3. Cut the smoked sausage and cucumber into 6cm long, 2cm wide, and 0.2cm thick strips (5 slices each);Cut the pork fat into strips first, then cut into 6cm long pieces (5 pieces), then blanch in boiling water to remove;Cut ginger into slices, and cilantro into segments.

4. Arrange the smoked sausage, cucumber, and pork fat slices on the fish (with the serrated edges facing up, and arranged neatly on the fish).

5. After arranging the ingredients, steam for 15-20 minutes, then take it out (cook until done).

6. In the pot, add 250g chicken broth, salt, sugar, and fresh ginger, bring to a boil, then season to taste, and drizzle with cooking oil. Pour the soup into the soup bowl, and add a few cilantro segments.

Tips

Before cooking, blanch the fish in boiling water and then steam it. This not only removes the fishy smell, but more importantly, the surface of the fish protein will quickly solidify after blanching in boiling water, which prevents moisture from seeping out of the fish during steaming, thus keeping the fish tender.Method of steaming fresh carpIngredients preparation

1 carp, 1 piece of pork fat, 25g, half a bunch of scallions, a few fresh ginger, appropriate amount of salt,

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10g sugar.

Method steps1. Wash the carp, remove scales and internal organs, then cut a cross on the fish.Cut the pork fat into small pieces, about the size of a thumb, and chop the scallions and fresh ginger.

2. Put the carp in a steaming bowl, fill the fish cavity with pork fat, and sprinkle with scallion and ginger.

3. Pour, sugar, salt and appropriate amount of water into another bowl, and mix well, then pour it on the fish. Steam for 20 minutes.4. Tips

1. The most important thing when steaming fresh carp is to control the time. If it's overcooked, the fish will not be tender.

2. When eating, dip it in ginger juice or vinegar, the taste will be extra delicious.

Steaming fresh carp in a microwave

Ingredients preparation

600g fresh carp, 3 slices of pork fat, 5g cilantro, 10g, 10g minced garlic, 4 slices of fresh ginger, 3 scallions, appropriate amount of salt,, sugar, vinegar, 30g salad oil.Method steps1. Kill and clean the carp, and dry it. Then, cut a cross on both sides, and sprinkle with salt and. Rub it evenly with your hands, then fill the fish cavity with ginger and scallions, and marinate for about 10 minutes.

2. Put the marinated fish in a glass container, arrange the pork fat slices on it. Cover with microwave-safe film and microwave at high heat for 6 minutes. Take it out, remove the pork fat slices, and sprinkle with minced garlic and cilantro segments.Tips

3. Place 30g salad oil in a small glass container, and put it in the microwave at high heat for 2 minutes. Take it out, and drizzle it on the fish.

1. You can add a few slices of pork fat on the surface of the fish, which will make the steamed fish meat more tender and moist.

2. Drizzle with hot salad oil, which will make the taste more fragrant.

1. Kill and clean the carp, pat dry, and create a cross-hatch pattern on both sides with a diagonal knife. Season with salt and cooking wine, and rub evenly. Then, stuff the fish with ginger slices and chopped green onions, and marinate for about 10 minutes.

2. Place the marinated fish in a glass dish, layering with slices of fatty meat. Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap and heat in the microwave on high for 6 minutes. Remove and discard the fatty meat, then sprinkle with minced garlic and chopped cilantro.

Tips

3. Place salad oil in a small glass dish and heat in the microwave on high for 2 minutes. Remove and drizzle over the fish.

1. You can add a few slices of fatty meat to the surface of the fish to make the cooked fish meat more tender and juicy.

2. Drizzle with hot salad oil for a more flavorful taste.