Iron Pot Braised Fish Head with Tofu

Name: Iron Pot Braised Fish Head with Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 salmon head; 100 g tofu; 50 g glass noodles; 1-2 Sichuan dried chili; to taste Sichuan peppercorns; to taste scallions; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; to taste chicken powder; to taste salt; 3 g white pepper; a pinch cooking wine; to taste star anise; to taste ginger

I have written many recipes featuring fish head, as I truly enjoy eating it. Fish head is not only nutritious but also rich in collagen, making it especially beneficial for women.

35 min

Easy

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Ingredients

salmon head 1

tofu 100 g

glass noodles 50 g

Sichuan dried chili 1-2

Sichuan peppercorns to taste

scallions to taste

light soy sauce 1 tbsp

oyster sauce 1 tbsp

chicken powder to taste

salt to taste

white pepper 3 g

cooking wine a pinch

star anise to taste

ginger to taste

Instructions

Step 1

Wash the tofu and cut into appropriate-sized pieces. Soak the glass noodles in warm water until soft and set aside.

Step 2

Wash the salmon head and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into appropriate-sized pieces, add the cooking wine and white pepper, and marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Heat oil in a pan over high heat. Lightly coat the salmon with starch and pan-fry both sides until golden brown.

Step 4

Heat oil in a pan, add the Sichuan peppercorns and star anise and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant, then add the scallions and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.

Step 5

Add chicken broth or water and bring to a boil. Add the salmon and tofu along with the dried chili, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and white pepper. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, then add the glass noodles and cook until the sauce thickens. Sprinkle with a little chicken powder and serve.