CodfishIt's a bit strange, if you boil it in water for a long time, it will disappear. So, you need to control the time and cook it until it's tender.Of course, here we are talking about braised cod. There's no problem with that. However, when braising, the fish usually needs to be fried once before cooking, otherwise the fish meat is likely to become mushy and won't retain its shape.

Braised Cod

IngredientsPreparation

Codfish,Eggs，Soy sauce，VinegarSugar, rice wine, scallionsGingerGarlic, saltStar aniseFish and vitamins, as well as the magnesium element contained in it, can protect the heart.

Steps

1. Clean and cut the codfish, then marinate with salt and rice wine for 10 minutes;

2. Whisk the eggs and pour into a bowl, then coat the fish pieces with egg liquid and fry in hot oil until golden brown, then remove;

3. Heat oil in the pot, sauté scallions, ginger, garlic, and star anise, then add soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and rice wine;

4. Add the fried fish pieces, cover with boiling water, bring to a boil, then add salt, and reduce the heat;Cook until the soup is thick.Tips

It's best to add enough water at once to avoid adding water in the middle.

White

RadishBraised CodIngredients Preparation

Codfish 500g,

White radish 300g, scallions, ginger, garlic, star anise, 5g sugar, 5g vinegar, 3g salt, eggs, one star anise.Steps1. Wash and cut the codfish, marinate with salt for 10 minutes, and cut the radish into chunks;

2. Whisk the eggs, coat the fish pieces with egg liquid, and fry in hot oil until both sides are golden brown, then set aside for later use;

3. Heat oil in the pot, sauté scallions, ginger, garlic, and star anise, then add the fried fish pieces, add sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, rice wine, and water;

4. Bring to a boil, then add the white radish, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, then simmer over high heat to thicken.

Tips

White radish can absorb the flavor of the fish and soup, and it becomes more fragrant as it cooks.

Wood Ear Mushrooms

Braised Cod

Ingredients PreparationCodfish, dried wood ear mushrooms

Pork

Scallions, ginger, garlic, star anise, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, rice wine, as needed.Steps1. Clean and cut the codfish, marinate with salt and rice wine for about half an hour;

2. Soak the wood ear mushrooms beforehand, then wash and tear into small pieces, chop scallions, ginger, and garlic, and slice the pork for later use;

3. Whisk the eggs, coat the codfish with egg liquid, and fry in hot oil until golden brown, then remove;

4. Heat oil in the pot, sauté the pork slices until they change color, then sauté scallions, ginger, garlic, and star anise, add rice wine, soy sauce, vinegar, and season with salt and sugar;

5. Then add a little boiling water, bring to a boil, add the fried fish pieces, add the wood ear mushrooms, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for half an hour, and thicken.

Tips

Coating the fish with egg liquid makes it less likely to break and also makes it easier to color.

Nutritional Benefits and Selection of Codfish

Codfish is rich in

Protein and vitamins, and the magnesium element also protects the

heart and blood vessels, and helps prevent cardiovascular diseases. It also has a certain effect of lowering blood sugar.Most codfish purchased are frozen. When selecting, pay attention to the color, and the ones with white color are better.Blood vesselsIt also has a certain effect of lowering blood sugar and preventing cardiovascular diseases.Usually, the codfish purchased are frozen. When selecting, it's best to choose the ones that are snow-white in color.Generally, frozen cod is purchased. When selecting, it is better to choose cod that is white in color and has not been thawed.