Braised Fish with Five Spices
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Braised Fish with Five Spices

timer 60 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Braised Fish with Five Spices

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 60m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • grass carp 500g
The aromatics
  • lettuce 2 large leaves
The sauce & seasonings
  • scallions 3 stalks (chopped)
  • ginger 2 tbsp (julienned)
  • ketchup 2 tbsp
  • Shaoxing wine 2 tbsp
  • soy sauce 1.5 tbsp
  • five-spice powder 1 tsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • vinegar 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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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.
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Step 2
Step 2
After marinating, remove the fish from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
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Step 3
Step 3
Heat oil in a wok and fry the fish pieces until golden brown.
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Step 4
Step 4
Prepare the seasoning sauce (including ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, salt, five-spice powder, and ginger).
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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.
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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.
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Step 7
Step 7
Arrange the fish pieces on a plate lined with lettuce leaves and serve.

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