Braised Sea Bass in Sauce
This sauce-braised fish is a family favorite enjoyed by both the elderly and children. The fish becomes tender and flaky, with a rich, savory aroma. With simple ingredients and an easy method, even beginner cooks can master it. Here's how to make this delicious sauce-braised fish.
Ingredients
sea bass
1
scallion segments
a small amount
ginger slices
to taste
Sichuan peppercorns
to taste
star anise
to taste
Instructions
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Step 1
Take 1 sea bass weighing about 1 kg (2 jin), clean and cut into segments. Prepare 6月香葱伴侣 doubanjiang (broad bean paste) and 6月香葱伴侣 sweet bean sauce.
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Step 2
Heat peanut oil in a pan, add the sea bass segments, and pan-fry over medium-low heat until the skin turns golden. When braising fish in sauce, be sure to pan-fry it first to remove any fishy odor and enhance the flavor.
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Step 3
In a separate pan, add a small amount of peanut oil. Add scallion segments, ginger slices, Sichuan peppercorns, and star anise, and stir-fry until fragrant. Add 1 tablespoon of 6月香葱伴侣 sweet bean sauce.
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Step 4
Add 1 tablespoon of 6月香葱伴侣 doubanjiang. A 1:1 ratio works perfectly and the flavor is just right.
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Step 5
Use a spatula to thoroughly stir-fry until the sauce is fragrant, then pour in an appropriate amount of boiling water.
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Step 6
Add the pan-fried sea bass segments to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer slowly.
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Step 7
Simmer for about 30 minutes, until the sauce has reduced and the fish is very tender. Turn off the heat and it's ready to serve.
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Step 8
Plate and sprinkle with chopped scallions before serving.
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Step 9
Very flavorful and delicious.
