Braised Swordfish

Braised Swordfish

Discover the authentic flavors of Qingdao with this delicious knife fish stew, a beloved local dish bursting with savory aromas and tender fish. Fresh knife fish is cleaned and cut into segments, then simmered with scallions, ginger, star anise, and peppercorns for a fragrant and rich taste. A splash of soy sauce, vinegar, and cooking wine enhances the umami depth, while slow stewing ensures the fish absorbs all the bold flavors. The result? Succulent, melt-in-your-mouth fish in a nearly dried-down, intensely flavorful sauce. Perfectly balanced and easy to prepare, this traditional recipe brings coastal Chinese cuisine to your kitchen in just 13 minutes of cooking time. A must-try for seafood lovers!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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knife fish
200g

The aromatics

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scallions
50g
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ginger
20g

The sauce & seasonings

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water
500ml
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star anise
2 pieces
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peppercorns
1 tsp
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soy sauce
2 tbsp
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vinegar
1 tbsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

The people of Qingdao love to eat knife fish. Clean and cut the knife fish into segments.

2. Step 2

Heat oil in a pot, add fish, scallions, ginger, water, soy sauce, star anise, peppercorns, a small amount of vinegar, and a small amount of cooking wine. The amount of water should just cover the fish.

3. Step 3

Stew for about 13 minutes. When the soup is almost dry, it is done.

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