Braised Fish in Brown Sauce
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Braised Fish in Brown Sauce

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person 4 servings
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Braised Fish in Brown Sauce

About This Recipe

This delicious grass carp stir-fry is a flavorful and wholesome dish that’s perfect for family meals. Using tender grass carp blocks ensures fewer bones, making it safer and more enjoyable for kids. The fish is marinated with salt, ginger, and cooking wine for a rich taste, then lightly coated in starch and fried to golden perfection. Crisp green and red peppers, radish, and aromatic garlic and ginger add a vibrant crunch and depth of flavor. Simmered in a savory soy-based sauce, the fish absorbs all the delicious spices while staying tender and juicy. Garnished with fresh scallions, this dish is a delightful balance of textures and tastes—slightly spicy, umami-rich, and irresistibly satisfying. Quick to prepare yet packed with restaurant-quality flavors, this grass carp stir-fry is a must-try for seafood lovers!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • grass carp 400g
The aromatics
  • green pepper 50g
  • red pepper 50g
  • radish 100g
The sauce & seasonings
  • ginger 10g
  • garlic 5g
  • starch 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Buy a grass carp from the market, preferably a large one that has been cut into blocks, as it is more delicious and has fewer small bones, making it safer for children to eat.
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Step 2
Step 2
Cut the fish into small pieces, add salt, ginger, and cooking wine, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate for 15 minutes.
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Step 3
Step 3
Cut the green and red peppers, radish, and ginger into small pieces, and mince the garlic, set aside.
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Step 4
Step 4
Remove excess water from the marinated fish and add starch.
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Step 5
Step 5
Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish until golden brown, then set aside.
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Step 6
Step 6
Pour out excess oil from the pan, add ginger, red pepper, green pepper, and radish, and stir-fry for one minute.
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Step 7
Step 7
Add the fried fish to the pan, do not stir-fry, add half a bowl of water and a small amount of soy sauce, cover the lid and simmer for two to three minutes.
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Step 8
Step 8
Thicken the sauce and serve.
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Step 9
Step 9
Garnish with chopped scallions and serve.

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