Braised Yellow Catfish with Tofu

Braised Yellow Catfish with Tofu

　　Braised Yellow Catfish with Tofu: [Main ingredients] One carp, grass carp, or silver carp; 500g tofu.

[Seasonings] Scallion segments, ginger slices, cooking wine, soy sauce, sugar, monosodium glutamate, chili sauce, water, and shredded scallion greens, as needed. Some vegetable oil.

[Method] 1. Clean and cut the fish into 3–4 cm long, 1.6 cm thick rectangular pieces. Cut the tofu into small rectangular pieces. 2. Heat oil in a wok, add the scallions, ginger, and fish pieces, then pour in cooking wine. Cover and simmer briefly. 3. Add soy sauce and sugar. Once the fish browns slightly, add a bit of water, bring to a strong boil for 1 minute, then continue adding water. After it comes to a boil, simmer for several minutes, then add the tofu pieces along with chili sauce and monosodium glutamate. Simmer for 2 minutes, transfer to a serving bowl, and sprinkle with shredded scallion greens before serving.