There are many types of fish, and there are many cooking methods. Among them, the cooking methods of grass carp include many dishes. In addition to boiled fish, pickled fish is also a famous dish.
Each dish has its own cuisine, such as Mapo Tofu, which belongs to Sichuan cuisine. So, what kind of famous dish is pickled fish? Follow me to Food Culture and take a look!
Sauerkraut fish belongs to Sichuan cuisine and is famous for its unique seasoning and unique cooking techniques. It is also called "sour fish in sour soup" in various places. It mainly uses fresh grass carp as the main ingredient and is served with Sichuan pickles. Made by cooking.
One of the production methods
1. The fresh fish is slaughtered, scales, fins, gills and internal organs are removed, and the fish meat is cut into two pieces with a razor blade, and the fish head is split open. , cut the fish bones into 1.5 cm pieces; wash the pickled green vegetables and cut them into short sections; peel the garlic into cloves and wash them; wash the ginger and cut it into slices; soak the red pepper and grind it into fine powder.
2. Put the pot on the fire, add oil and heat it until it is 50% hot. Add garlic cloves, ginger slices and peppercorns to burst the fragrance. Then add pickled vegetables and stir-fry, add fresh soup and bring to a boil. Boil the fish heads and fish bones over high heat, remove all the foam, add cooking wine, season with Sichuan salt and pepper, and continue cooking.
3. Cut the fish meat into 3 mm thick skinned fish fillets with a diagonal blade, put it into a bowl, add Sichuan salt, cooking wine and MSG to taste, then break the egg shell, pour in the egg white, and mix well to make the fish fillets. Coat it with a layer of egg white, then gradually shake the fish fillets into pieces and put them into the boiling fish soup pot.
4. Put another pot on the fire, add oil and heat until it is 50% hot. Add in the minced chilies and stir-fry until the aroma is released. Then immediately pour it into the soup pot and cook for a few minutes until the fish fillets are cooked. Add MSG to stir-fry. Add fresh flavor, pour into the soup bowl and serve.
The legend of pickled fish
In addition to its famous cooking method, there are also many legends about the origin of pickled fish. They are mainly divided into five legends. The following are two of the legends. .
One of the legends
Sauerkraut fish originated from the Jiangcun fishing boat in Jiangjin, Chongqing. It is said that fishermen sell the big fish they catch and often exchange the remaining small fish for sauerkraut with farmers on the riverside. The fishermen cook the sauerkraut and fresh fish in a pot. The soup tastes delicious, so some small shops sell it. Transplanted to serve diners from south to north. Pickled fish became popular in the early 1990s and has its place in restaurants of all sizes. Chongqing chefs have promoted it to the north and south of the country. Pickled fish is one of the pioneers of Chongqing cuisine.
Legend 2
Laifeng Town, Bishan County, Chongqing City. This town is located on the side of the Chengdu-Chongqing Highway, with the Binan River passing through the street. It has a large output of fresh fish and many fish cooking experts. , has the reputation of "fresh fish and delicious food in Laifu Town". A small restaurant in Qiaotou simply named it "fresh fish and beautiful" shop. The three characters "fresh fish and beautiful" written by Yang Xuanting, a famous calligrapher in China, were hung in front of the store. It is both a marketing promotion and the name of the store. After the "boiled fish" became popular for several years, it launched "pickled fish".
Nutritional value
The main ingredient of pickled fish is rich in high-quality protein. The digestion and absorption rate of the human body can reach 96%, and it can supply the human body with essential amino acids, minerals, vitamin A and vitamins. D; The fat in fish is mostly unsaturated fatty acids, which can effectively lower cholesterol and prevent and treat arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Therefore, eating more fish can lead to a healthy and long life.