Many of our dishes have interesting names, and it's important not to just look at the words on the surface, otherwise you'll be misled.For example, "Squirrel Fish"" "This dish doesn't actually cook squirrel and fish together, but rather uses fish to create a shape and sound similar to a squirrel. Of course, this is just one aspect of our country's rich and deep culinary culture.

How to cook Squirrel Fish

IngredientsPreparation

One fish, almonds,Peas，Tomato sauce20 grams, 3 grams of salt, 15 grams of sugar, whiteVinegar10 grams, appropriate amount of cornstarch.

Method

1. Remove the head and body of the fish, and cut the body into flowers. Soak in salted water for 5 minutes;2. Peel and remove the kernels from the almonds, and blanch the peas for later use;3. Drain the soaked fish, coat it with cornstarch, and remove any excess powder;

4. Heat oil in a pot, and deep-fry the fish until it turns golden brown, then remove and set aside;5. In a separate pot, add a little oil, and stir-fry the tomato sauce until it turns red, then add an appropriate amount of water and salt;6. Finally, add a little sugar,

white vinegar

and cornstarch to thicken, and pour over the fish, then sprinkle with peas and almonds.

Detailed Squirrel Fish Recipe

When pouring the sauce on Squirrel Fish, it also makes a "squeaking" sound, just like a squirrel.Ingredient PreparationFish, cornstarch, tomato sauce, broth, sugar, vinegar, wine, salt, minced garlic, diced bamboo shoots,

dried mushrooms

, peas,

lard

shrimpShiitake mushroomsMethod1. Remove scales and gills from the fish, wash and dry, and cut off the head;，2. Then use a knife to cut the fish meat along the bones, paying attention not to cut the tail, flip it over and cut the other side, then remove the fish meat with spines;3. Continue to cut the two pieces of fish meat, and cut them into rhombus shapes;

4. Brush the fish head and fish meat with, then coat with cornstarch, and deep-fry in oil, and pour oil over it with a spoon;

5. When the fish is fried to a golden color, remove and drain the oil, and separately fry the fish head, and place it in a dish;

6. In a bowl, mix tomato sauce, broth, vinegar,

soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch to make a sauce;7. Heat a little oil in a wok, add chopped green onions and minced garlic, stir-fry diced bamboo shoots, dried mushrooms, peas, and shrimp, then pour in the sauce and simmer until it thickens, and stir-fry with sesame oil;

8. Finally, pour the cooked sauce over the fish.

Tips

When brushing with powder, try to brush it all over, and make sure it is evenly coated, and then remove any excess powder.About Squirrel FishSquirrel Fish is a famous dish in Suzhou, and its fame has spread throughout the Jiangnan region.

The cooking method has been continuously perfected, and is more delicious than in ancient times.

Moreover, the fish is very nutritious and easy to digest, which is very suitable for people with poor digestion. Also, fish is helpful for the recovery of people with tuberculosis, and it has a low fat content, so you don't have to worry about gaining weight.

Small tips

When applying powder, try to apply it evenly and completely, then remove any excess powder.

About Squirrel Carp

Squirrel Carp is a famous dish from Suzhou, its fame has spread throughout the Jiangnan region, and has gradually spread.The preparation method has also been continuously improved, making it more delicious compared to ancient methods.Additionally, Squirrel Carp is very nutritious and easily digestible, making it suitable for people with poor digestion. Squirrel Carp also helps in the recovery of patients with tuberculosis, and has a low fat content, so you don't have to worry about gaining weight if you eat it in excess.