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Anhui Fermented Mandarin Fish / Stinky Mandarin Fish Recipe

This is a traditional dish from Anhui, China, known for its unique fermented flavor.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole Mandarin Fish cleaned and gutted
  • 2 tablespoon Fermented Bean Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Wine
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger sliced
  • 2 stalks Green Onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Clean and gut the mandarin fish. Pat it dry.
  2. 2. Rub the fish with salt and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  3. 3. Rinse off the salt and pat the fish dry again.
  4. 4. In a bowl, mix fermented bean paste, soy sauce, rice wine, minced garlic, sliced ginger, chopped green onions, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5. Rub the mixture all over the fish and let it marinate for 20 minutes.
  6. 6. Heat a wok over medium heat and add a bit of oil. Fry the fish until both sides are golden brown.
  7. 7. Transfer the fish to a steamer and steam for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked.
  8. 8. Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Anhui Cuisine, Fermented Fish
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