Hainan Shanlan Sweet Lees Fish

Hainan Shanlan Sweet Lees Fish

　　The fragrant Shanlan sweet lees, fresh fuqi fish, and delicious Shanlan wine—when these key ingredients come together in this dish, the flavor is simply indescribable. In your spare time, why not roll up your sleeves, take charge of the wok, and treat your family and friends to a homemade meal? Though it may not rival the skills of a professional chef, it will still break away from everyday dishes, surprise everyone, and might even earn you a round of applause. Who knows, this dish could secure your place as the undisputed head chef of the household.

　　Ingredients: Fuqi fish, Shanlan sweet lees, Shanlan wine, peanut oil, sour bamboo shoots.

　　Dish characteristics: White color, sweet and slightly sour taste, tender fish

　　Cooking method: First, clean and cut the fish into pieces, split the fish head in half, marinate with salt, ginger, and scallions for 30 minutes, drain the moisture, then soak in Shanlan lees for 3 hours, and drain again. Second, pan-fry the fish slowly over low heat with peanut oil until both sides are lightly browned. Third, in a clay pot, add 200 grams of Shanlan sweet lees, 100 grams of Shanlan wine, 1 gram of salt, 1 gram of MSG, and 2 grams of rice vinegar. Arrange the fish in the pot and surround it with sour bamboo shoots. Simmer over heat for 10 minutes.