Liangwang Fish
Yellowcheek fish head is deep-fried and braised until cooked, then combined with sea cucumber, winter bamboo shoots, ham, and other ingredients in a rich, flavorful sauce. The dish is regarded as a symbol of good fortune.
Ingredients
Instructions
Ingredient Preparation
Wash the fish head. Slice the winter bamboo shoots and sea cucumber separately. Place the ham slices in a bowl, add 5g scallion, 5g ginger, 5g Shaoxing wine, and 50g chicken broth, then steam until cooked.
Braising the Fish Head
Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and heat until 80% hot. Fry the fish head until golden, then remove. Reserve 50g of oil in the wok, add 10g minced scallion and ginger, and garlic slices, fry until fragrant. Add 700g chicken broth, fish head, diced pork fat, soy sauce, white sugar, and 25g Shaoxing wine. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook over medium heat until tender. Plate the fish head.
Final Assembly
Place the wok over high heat, add cooked lard, add 10g minced scallion and ginger, stir-fry until fragrant. Add 150g chicken broth, sea cucumber, winter bamboo shoot slices, 20g Shaoxing wine, fine salt, and MSG. Once boiling, remove and arrange the ingredients on both sides of the fish head. Place the ham slices on top of the fish head. Thicken the sauce in the wok with water starch, drizzle with sesame oil, and pour over the fish head. Serve.