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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Marcus McGee
[email protected]This is one of my favorite fish recipes. It's easy to make and the fish is always cooked perfectly.
Rosa Astello
[email protected]I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The fish was delicious and the sauce was amazing.
T Thanush
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out perfectly. I especially liked the lemon-herb sauce.
Mintu Paul
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The fish is crispy and the sauce is delicious.
AB tech
[email protected]I love this recipe! The fish is crispy and the sauce is tangy and flavorful.
Yukiera Turner
[email protected]This is one of my favorite fish recipes. It's easy to make and the fish is always cooked perfectly.
Idrees shah
[email protected]I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The fish was delicious and the sauce was amazing.
Sydney Sido
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out perfectly. I especially liked the lemon-herb sauce.
Robert Jay Muir
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful.
Aubrey Bradley
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The fish is crispy and the sauce is delicious.
adopt me hacks
[email protected]I love this recipe! The fish is crispy and the sauce is tangy and flavorful.
Jayleen Gutierrez
[email protected]This is one of my favorite fish recipes. It's easy to make and the fish is always cooked perfectly.
muhamad mussa
[email protected]I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The fish was delicious and the sauce was amazing.
Abdo
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out perfectly. I especially liked the lemon-herb sauce.
muhizi gilbert
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always crispy and the sauce is always flavorful.
aesthetic quinn
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Diki Low
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The lemon-herb sauce was the perfect complement.