dinner · dairy-free
Hong shao yu (red-braised fish)
Whole fish pan-fried, then braised in a sweet-savory soy, ginger and scallion sauce until glossy.
- Time
- 40min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains wheat, soy and fish.
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Method
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1
Rub fish with salt and Shaoxing; pat very dry.
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2
Pan-fry in hot oil until golden on both sides.
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3
Push aside and fry ginger, garlic and scallion whites.
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4
Add braise ingredients, cover and simmer 10–15 minutes, basting, until the thickest part reaches 63°C (145°F) and the flesh flakes.
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5
Reduce the sauce until glossy and garnish with scallion greens.
