Braised Crucian Carp with Amomum
Pan-fried crucian carp simmered with amomum, dill, and other spices until the broth is thick and deeply flavorful.
Story
A classic comforting dish that highlights the natural delicacy of fresh crucian carp, elevated by the warm, aromatic notes of amomum and dill. Through a patient braising process, the essence of the spices deeply permeates the fish, resulting in a rich, savory, and thickened broth that is both nourishing and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preparation
Stun the crucian carp, scrape off the scales, remove the internal organs and dig out the gills, and wash clean.
Pan-frying
Put garlic slices and cooking oil into the wok (pot) at the same time and fry until fragrant. Add the ginger slices and the crucian carp together, and pan-fry both sides of the fish thoroughly over low heat.
Simmering
Add clean water, and also put Amomum villosum, dill, dried chili peppers, long pepper, and pepper into the wok (pot). Cover with a lid and cook until the sauce is nearly reduced by half.
Seasoning
Next, add fine salt and white sugar. It is done when the sauce thickens.