Braised Fish with Five Spices

Braised Fish with Five Spices

This crispy and flavorful fried grass carp recipe is a delicious way to enjoy tender fish with a rich, tangy-sweet glaze. The fish is first marinated in a fragrant blend of Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, five-spice powder, scallions, and ginger, infusing it with deep umami notes. After frying to golden perfection, the fish is simmered in a mouthwatering sauce made with ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and aromatic spices, creating a sticky, caramelized coating. Served on fresh lettuce leaves for a refreshing crunch, this dish balances crispy texture with bold, savory-sweet flavors. Perfect as a main course or appetizer, this recipe showcases the versatility of grass carp with a delightful mix of Chinese-inspired seasonings. Quick to prepare yet impressive in taste, it’s a must-try for seafood lovers!

60 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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grass carp
500g

The aromatics

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lettuce
2 large leaves

The sauce & seasonings

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scallions
3 stalks (chopped)
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ginger
2 tbsp (julienned)
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ketchup
2 tbsp
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Shaoxing wine
2 tbsp
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soy sauce
1.5 tbsp
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five-spice powder
1 tsp
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sugar
1 tsp
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vinegar
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Clean the grass carp and cut it into two halves, then cut it into small pieces. Marinate the fish with seasoning mixture (including Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, five-spice powder, scallions, and ginger) for 20 minutes.

2. Step 2

Step 2
After marinating, remove the fish from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Heat oil in a wok and fry the fish pieces until golden brown.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Prepare the seasoning sauce (including ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, salt, five-spice powder, and ginger).

5. Step 5

Step 5
Remove the oil used for frying the fish and add 2 tablespoons of new oil to the wok. Stir-fry the seasoning sauce until well combined.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add the fried fish pieces to the wok and simmer over low heat until the sauce is almost dry. Turn off the heat.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Arrange the fish pieces on a plate lined with lettuce leaves and serve.

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