Chinese-style carp
Description
An excellent dish of Asian cuisine, distinguished not only by its amazing taste but also by its incredible appearance. You might not succeed in perfectly filleting the fish the first time, but Chinese-style carp made at home is worth all the effort. The sweet and sour sauce for serving the dish can be purchased ready-made or prepared at home.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Here is the list of ingredients you'll need to recreate this Chinese-style carp recipe in your own kitchen.
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Step 2
2. Clean the fish, rinsing the fillet under running water. Cut it with a sharp knife almost all the way through, so that you get cubes like these.
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Step 3
3. Lightly season with salt, pour over rice wine, and let marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Place the starch in a deep bowl and coat the fillet in it, making sure it is completely covered. You can also use a coating made from flour and starch.
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Step 5
5. Pour oil into a high-sided frying pan. There should be a generous amount of oil. Heat the oil thoroughly, then place the fish in it. The carp cooked Chinese-style at home should be fried over medium heat until a golden-brown crust forms.
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Step 6
6. Place a lettuce leaf on a plate and put the fish on top. Drizzle with sweet and sour sauce.
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Step 7
7. The final touch - a handful of pine nuts. That's it, the dish is ready to be served. Now you know how to prepare Chinese-style carp and can easily repeat this recipe at home.