Snakehead Fish Stewed with Cocklebur Leaves
Stuff Xanthium (cang'er) leaves into the cavity of a snakehead fish, line the pot base with additional leaves, add water, and simmer until cooked through. Suitable for those with neurodermatitis.
Ingredients
Snakehead fish (gutted and cleaned)
1
Cocklebur leaves (to fill the fish belly and line the pot bottom)
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Gut the snakehead fish, wash it thoroughly, and stuff some cocklebur leaves to fill the fish belly.
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Step 2
Line the bottom of the pot with additional cocklebur leaves, arrange the fish on top of the leaves, add enough water to cover, bring to heat, and stew until cooked through. Peel away the skin and serve the fish meat.