Watercress Crucian Carp
1.
Scrap the scales, remove gills, and belly of the crucian carp, and wash. Slash 4 knives on both sides, marinate with pepper and cooking wine.
2.
Mince scallion, ginger and garlic, and mince Pixian watercress.
3.
Heat the pan and pour a little oil. When the oil temperature rises to 80% hot, the fish is fried on both sides of the pan. When the color turns pale yellow, remove it.
4.
In another pot, add the oil, heat up, pour in the Pixian Douban, stir fry until crispy and fragrant.
5.
Put the green onion, ginger and garlic on medium heat and stir fragrant, cook the cooking wine, pour in some hot water, add salt, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar. Bring to a boil on high heat. Gently put the fish in the soup and simmer for 5 minutes.
6.
Turn the fish over and simmer for another 5 minutes.
7.
The stewed fish is put on a plate, and the sauce in the pot is thickened and poured onto the fish.
8.
Garnish with shallots and red peppers.
Tips:
When cooking the fish, add hot water until the fins are high. Pixian Douban and soy sauce all contain salt, so use less salt.