CITRUS CARP

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Carp and Mandarin oranges are traditionally served at Chinese New Year for good luck, this is an excellent way to get both in!

Provided by Chen Hong

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ peel of small mandarin orange
3 pounds whole carp, cleaned and scaled
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup cornstarch
2 cups sesame oil
2 ½ tablespoons chopped garlic
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
¼ cup chopped green onion
3 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon black bean sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
6 tablespoons chicken stock

Steps:

  • Soak the orange peel in warm water for 20 minutes or until it is soft. Drain, and rinse the peel under running water. Squeeze out extra liquid. Chop the peel and set aside.
  • Make 3 or 4 slashes on either side of the fish and rub the fish with salt. Sprinkle the fish on both sides with cornstarch.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan or wok. When the oil is hot, deep fry the fish on both sides for approximately 4 to 6 minutes per side; both sides of the fish should be browned. Remove the fish from the pan and let it drain on paper towels
  • Dispense of all but 2 tablespoons of the oil (leave that oil in the pan or wok). Bring the oil back to a high heat, mix in the orange peel, garlic, ginger, and green onions. Stir fry for 30 seconds. Add sherry, bean sauce, soy sauce, sugar and chicken stock. Mix well, then add the fish to the mixture. Cover and let cook for 8 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 656.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The citrus and the herbs complement each other perfectly. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Chukwuma Praisedo
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The fish was so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish.


Julie Harris
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The citrus sauce was so good that it made the fish taste amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Benjamin Chijioke Onwuekwe
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This is the best citrus carp recipe I've ever tried. The fish was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Eric Bearden
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish.


Heather Weber
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sanjay Dutt
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The citrus and the herbs complement each other perfectly. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Haron Rajaoui
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The fish was so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish.


Jackson Naomi
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The citrus sauce was so good that it made the fish taste amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tayvon Moody
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This recipe is a great way to cook carp. The fish was flaky and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Ganesh Bimali
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish.


Zahid Qureshi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Medhi Da dix
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The citrus and the herbs complement each other perfectly. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Gjore Ilir
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The fish was so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish.


Nuradiin Mohamed
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The citrus sauce was so good that it made the fish taste amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


ishfaq Shahbaz
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover citrus fruits. I had some lemons and oranges that were about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. The fish was delicious and the sauce was perfect.


Nayaralin Chun
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I've never cooked carp before, but this recipe made it easy. The fish was mild-flavored and the sauce added a lot of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Suren Jaiswal
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are readily available. The fish turned out perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Motshinya Tshilidzi
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This citrus carp recipe was a hit with my family! The fish was flaky and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.