Water Shield with Pond Fish Slices
A traditional Jiangsu specialty of pond sleeper fillets and water shield briefly poached together in a clear, delicately flavored broth, with tender, silky fish slices.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare the fish slices
Clean the pond goby, remove the two side fillets, scrape off the skin, and slice away the pectoral spines to obtain clean fish slices. Rinse, drain, and place in a bowl. Add the Shaoxing wine, salt, and minced scallion, then mix well.
Prepare the water shield
Wash the water shield tender tips, blanch them in boiling water until they turn emerald green, then remove and place in a bowl.
Cook and assemble
Place a pot over heat. Add the pork broth and water, then add the fish slices and salt and bring to a boil. Skim off the foam, then add the Shaoxing wine, shredded ham, and MSG. Pour everything into the bowl with the water shield, drizzle with the cooked chicken fat, and serve.