Braised Carp with Eggplant
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Braised Carp with Eggplant

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Braised Carp with Eggplant

About This Recipe

This Braised Crucian Carp with Eggplant is a savory and aromatic dish that combines tender fish with melt-in-your-mouth eggplant in a rich, flavorful sauce. The crucian carp is pan-fried to golden perfection, while the eggplant soaks up the delicious blend of bean paste, soy sauce, and aromatic scallions, ginger, and garlic. A splash of cooking wine and vinegar adds depth, creating a mouthwatering balance of umami and tang. Simmered to perfection, the dish is finished with fresh green peppers and fragrant coriander for a vibrant, restaurant-quality meal. Perfect with steamed rice, this recipe brings together simple ingredients in a way that’s both comforting and unforgettable. Try it for a hearty, home-cooked delight!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • crucian carp 250g
  • eggplant 300g
The aromatics
  • scallions 50g
  • ginger 20g
  • garlic 10g
  • green peppers 50g
  • coriander 10g
The sauce & seasonings
  • bean paste 1 tbsp
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • vinegar 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Step 1
Cut the eggplant into cylinder blocks, wash the crucian carp clean, and prepare the scallions, ginger and garlic.
2
Step 2
Step 2
Pan-fry the eggplant.
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Step 3
Step 3
Pan-fry the fish.
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Step 4
Step 4
Stir-fry the scallions, ginger and garlic, and add bean paste.
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Step 5
Step 5
Add the fish, cooking wine, soy sauce, vinegar, and bring to a boil over high heat, then add the eggplant and continue to boil over high heat, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
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Step 6
Step 6
Sprinkle with green peppers and coriander, then it can be served.

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