The fish used in "fish braised in soy sauce" is also known as yellow croaker, yellow lanternfish, yellow croaker, yellow fin, yellow thornfish, etc. The names vary depending on the region, but they all refer to the same fish. Be careful not to just know the name "fish," or you'll end up unable to buy it in the market.

Home-style Fish Braised in Soy Sauce

IngredientsPreparation

3 fish, scallions,GingerGarlic,Fermented bean curd (douban)Soy sauce，SteamFish sauce, oyster sauceSoy sauce，CilantroTo taste.

Method

1. Clean the fish, remove the guts and scales, and set aside. Chop scallions, ginger, and garlic.

2. Heat a little oil in a pan, add scallions, ginger, and garlic to sauté, then addFermented bean curd (douban)and stir-fry.

3. Add an appropriate amount of water, add soy sauce,SteamFish sauce and oyster sauce mixed.

4. Add the fish, cook overHigh heat and simmer over low heat.5. After about 20 minutes, reduce the sauce and sprinkle with cilantro. Turn off the heat.

Tips

Yellow croaker doesn't have scales, and the meat is tender, so you don't need to pan-fry it like

carp.Special Fish Braised in Soy SauceIngredients

500g yellow croaker, scallions, garlic, cilantro,

Olive oil,

Douban, Shaoxing wine, garlic paste, old soy sauce, red oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, salad oil.Sugar andChicken brothSugar andMethod1. Wash and clean the yellow croaker, set aside. Mix douban, Shaoxing wine, and garlic paste in a bowl and set aside.

2. Heat olive oil in a pan, add the mixed sauce when it's 60% hot, and stir-fry for 1 minute, add scallion to sauté.

3. Then add the yellow croaker to the pot, add water to cover the fish, add a little old soy sauce and soy sauce.

4. Then add sugar, chicken broth, and simmer over high heat for 10 minutes, then simmer over low heat for another 10 minutes.

5. Continue to reduce the sauce, add scallions, garlic, and cilantro, and simmer for 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of red oil, 1 tablespoon of salad oil, and a little sesame oil to thicken.

Tips

When braising this dish, don't cover it, and you can also occasionally pour the sauce over the surface of the fish.

Clay Pot

Fish Braised in Soy Sauce

Ingredients2 yellow croakers, 2 large tablespoons of douban,

Star anise

5g,Cinnamon stick1,White pepper,Sichuan peppercorns, driedChili peppers5,Milleta little, garlic, scallions, ginger, a little salt, sugar, chicken broth.Method2. Heat oil in a pot, add douban and

Sugar

and stir-fry, then add star anise, cinnamon stick, and scallions, ginger, and garlic.3. After the aroma is fragrant, add an appropriate amount ofChicken broth

and bring to a boil, pour into a clay pot, and boil over high heat.4. Then simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes, and sprinkle with scallions.Tips

Clay pots heat up slowly, and the residual heat makes the braising more flavorful.

Tips

The pot heats up and cools down slowly, which makes the ingredients cook more thoroughly.