Steamed FishAs a Sichuan and Chongqing dish, steamed fish is popular throughout the country, which is thanks to its unique flavor, tender and smooth texture, oiliness without greasiness, fresh and fragrant aroma, and warming properties.Blood.I would like to share the home-style recipe for steamed fish. If you are a friend from the Sichuan or Chongqing region, you will probably make this. However, if you are not from this area, you may need this recipe for steamed fish.

Recipe for Steamed Fish

IngredientsPreparation

Grass Carp1000gYellow Bean Sprouts300g, driedSichuan Peppercorns5g, chili peppers 10, appropriate amount of fried Sichuan peppercorns, driedChili Peppers30g, Salt 6g, Vegetable Oil 60gGinger1 piece, Garlic 5 cloves, Green Onion 1 piece,Doubanjiang20g, Mala Red Oil 1 tablespoonEggsClear 20gSweet PotatoStarch 10g, Liquor 3g, Sesame Oil 5gSteps1. First, thoroughly clean the grass carp, remove the head and tail, remove the bones, then cut into two pieces, and cut the fish bones into small pieces. Cut the fish meat into thin slices;

2. Add, Salt, and sesame oil to the fish head, bones, and meat, then mix with mala red oil, and finally add the egg whites and

Sweet Potato Starch

and marinate for 10 minutes;3. Cut ginger, garlic, and green onions into slices, and dry chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, then heat in a pot over low heat to release the aroma, and then set aside;4. Boil water in the pot, blanch the bean sprouts, and drain; put the blanched bean sprouts in a container and set aside;5. Add vegetable oil to the pot, add green onion, ginger, garlic,, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, half of the fried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, and sauté until fragrant, then add appropriate amount of water to boil;6. After boiling for 2 minutes, add the fish head and bones, cook until the fish head is cooked, then add the fish slices and cook for a few seconds;

7. Then pour into the container with blanched bean sprouts, and place the remaining fried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns on top;

8. Add appropriate amount of water to boil, and cook for 2 minutes to fully infuse the flavors, then add the fish head and bones, and cook until the fish head is cooked, then add the fish slices and cook for a few seconds;

9. Pour into the container with blanched bean sprouts, and place the remaining half of the fried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns on top;

10. Heat the oil in the pot to 90% heat, then pour it over, and the steamed fish will be ready.

Tips

Cutting the fish slices is a very important step for the tender and smooth texture of steamed fish.

Home-style recipe for steamed fish

Ingredients

400g grass carp meat

Cucumber

1,

Cabbage

50g, 5 cloves of ginger, 1 head of garlic, 1 bunch of dried chili peppers, 15g Sichuan peppercorns, a small bunch of green onion, a small amount of salt, 15ml of liquor, 10g of cornstarch, 1 egg, 1 package of steamed fish seasoning, 200g of salad oilSteps1. Cut the grass carp meat into thin slices, then add liquor, egg whites, cornstarch, and salt, and mix well;2. Cut the cucumber into thick slices, and cut the cabbage into large pieces, and slice the garlic and ginger into large pieces, cut the dried chili peppers into segments, and wash the Sichuan peppercorns;3. Pour 100g of oil into the pot, and use a

medium fire to sauté

until 70% heat, then add ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns to sauté until fragrant, and use a small fire to extract the red oil;

4. Then add the cucumber and cabbage to the pot and stir-fry, then add the steamed fish seasoning, then add a large amount of water to boil, and cook for 20 minutes on low heat;

5. After the steamed fish is cooked, take it out and place it in a bowl, then use a large fire to boil the soup, and add the fish slices, cook until the fish slices are cooked, and then immediately turn off the heat and drain;6. Then sprinkle with green onion, and pour 100g of hot oil over the fish;Tips

The remaining fish head and bones can be paired with some

carrots

tofu

etc. to make

fish soupRadish，Private Recipe for Steamed FishIngredientsGrass carp, dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns1 star anise

1 piece of ginger, 1 head of garlic, a small bunch of green onion, 2 tablespoons of, 1 egg,

Food preparation

, a few bean sproutsSteps1. Clean the grass carp, remove the scales, and cut into slices, and separate the fish head, fish meat, and fish fillet;2. Heat oil in a pot, and then add the fish head and fillet,and fry until

two sides are golden brown;

3. Add star anise, ginger, water, and cook over high heat until it boils, then reduce the heat and cook for about 10 minutes until the soup turns white;

4. Strain the soup and set aside, and add salt, liquor, and egg whites to the fish slices and marinate for 15 minutes;5. Chop green onion, ginger, garlic, and into pieces and set aside;6. Add appropriate amount of oil to the pot, add star anise, half of the Sichuan peppercorns and minced garlic, and sauté with ginger slices until fragrant;

7. Then add the strained soup, and cook until boiling, then add and cook until cooked;

8. Then add the bean sprouts, and add appropriate amount of salt, and drain the bean sprouts and;

9. Add the fish slices to the pot, and use chopsticks to separate them, and then remove the fish slices and put them in a bowl, and then sprinkle the remaining minced garlic on top;

10. In another pot, heat oil, add dried chili peppers, remaining Sichuan peppercorns, and heat over low heat to make red oil, and then pour over the fish slices, and sprinkle with green onion.

Tips

The fish slices require good knife skills, some can be cut into thin slices like cicada wings, with a transparent effect.

Precautions for Steamed Fish

Fish Selection

Generally, any fish can be used, but each has its own characteristics. Commonly used fish are grass carp,

bass

and carp, each has its own nutrients. You can choose according to your preference.

Consumption Notes

1. Steamed fish is a high-protein, high-calorie food. Although it is a cold season, eating high-calorie foods can be beneficial. However, it is important to match it with vegetables and fruits to avoid vitamin deficiency.2. Many people have difficulty having a bowel movement the next day after eating steamed fish, which is due to the spiciness. At this time, it is best to drink tea, and if there are carrots, you can also eat some to promote digestion.，3. After eating steamed fish, some people may experience discomfort due to the warming properties of the food.This should be combined with

chrysanthemum

tea to neutralize it, and in winter, if you often eat steamed fish, drink at least 1 liter of water every day to help relieve the heat.ProteinHigh-calorie foods, while eating some high-energy foods in the gradually colder season is beneficial, it is important to combine them with vegetables and fruits to avoid vitamin deficiencies;

2. Many people experience constipation after eating spicy fish, which is due to the spiciness. In this case, it is best to drink more tea, and if there is radish, you can eat some to relieve the symptoms;

3. After eating spicy fish, some people may feel "heatiness" because these foods are primarily moist and can cause phlegm and heat.Should be combinedChrysanthemumTea to relieve it, and in winter, if you often eat spicy fish, drink at least 1 liter of water daily to relieve the heat.