CRISP SWIMMING FISH
This is a classic Hunan banquet preparation. It is important that this festive fish, once cooked, look as if it is swimming, even though it has been soh jah, fried crisp. So it is carefully arranged upright, as if about to dart away. This is meant to impress, and it does. Presenting any fish, in any context, is good luck to the Chinese. If it is swimming, it is considered good fortune of high order.
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Categories main-dish
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Place the fish on a chopping board. Cut 5 slits diagonally into each side of the fish, but do not cut to the bone. Sprinkle vinegar all over, inside and out. Repeat with the wine, salt, and white pepper. Place the cornstarch on a sheet of wax paper and coat the fish thoroughly on both sides, including the cleaning opening.
- Heat a wok over high heat for 40 seconds. Pour the oil into the wok and heat to 375 degrees F to 400 degrees F. Place the fish in a Chinese strainer and lower into the oil. (If it cannot be lowered completely, ladle oil over it and tip the strainer so the fish is completely cooked, brown and crisp, including the head.) Fry for 10 to 12 minutes, until cooked.
- Remove to a heated serving dish. Use a cloth to protect your hands and place the fish upright, stomach and cleaning opening down. Press it down gently so that it is firmly set. Reserve. Empty all but 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil from the wok.
- In a bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and set aside. Heat the wok for 20 seconds. Add the onion, stir, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the ginger and stir briefly. Add the chilies, carrot, and bamboo shoot. Stir the sauce, add to the wok and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens. Pour it over the fish, sprinkle with the scallion, garnish with the coriander, and serve.
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Tiger Obinna
[email protected]This is my favorite fish recipe! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the breading is crispy and flavorful. The sauce is also very good. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Abdul jabbar Dharpali
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the breading is crispy and flavorful. The sauce is also very good. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ali Hassan chachar
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat fish. My kids love the crispy breading and the flavorful sauce. I always serve it with a side of vegetables, and they eat it all up.
Pheletso Refilwe
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use any type of fish I want, and I can change up the breading and sauce to suit my taste. It's always a delicious and satisfying meal.
Slimm gaming
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The fish is always crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The sauce is also very flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Qazi Wazeer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but I love this recipe! The fish is cooked perfectly and the breading is crispy and flavorful. The sauce is also very good.
Nicolai Cedeno
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for crispy fish. It's so simple and quick to make, and the results are always amazing. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the breading is always crispy.
Alice Muthoni
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the fish always turns out perfectly crispy. I've made it for my family and friends several times, and they all love it.
Anzalna Shahid
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Salvador Ibarra
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make a few changes to it next time, but I will definitely be making it again.
Waqas ali Khan
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too runny for my taste. I would recommend thickening it up with some cornstarch or flour.
Alliyah Turpen
[email protected]The fish was a bit overcooked for my taste. I would recommend cooking it for a shorter amount of time.
Tawsif JuYel
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more spices or herbs to the breading.
Apu gamer
[email protected]I made this dish for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best fish he had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.
Travis Hewitt
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdulrasak Raimot
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The fish was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Malik Azan
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
Sacarias Amor
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind! The combination of the crispy breading and the flaky fish was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Mohammad Farukul lslam
[email protected]My family loved this dish! It was so easy to make, and the fish turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I will definitely be making this again.