Fish in Hunan sauce is a very popular dish, cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce. The fish is served with white rice and tea, creating a perfect combination of oriental flavors. The use of fresh ingredients and the thick sauce make this dish a true delight for the palate. An exquisite option to enjoy at home or during a special gathering.
Fish in Hunan sauce is an exquisite dish that combines intense flavors and delicious textures.
The soaked mushrooms add a special touch, and the spicy sauce gives it a unique flavor.
It’s perfect for surprising your guests with an original and flavorful dish.
Encourage yourself to prepare it and enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience.
Fish in Hunan Sauce
Ingredients
900 grams of Firm white fish
2 tablespoons of Soy sauce
Vegetable oil
3 tablespoons of Chopped green onion
2 tablespoons of Sesame oil
Boiled rice
4 Dried Chinese black mushrooms
2 Chopped medium onions
2 Uncored bacon slices
3 Chopped ginger root slices
2 Chopped garlic cloves
2 tablespoons of Pickled radish
34 Dried red chili peppers
1 ½ Cups of good broth
3 tablespoons of Thick soy sauce
2 tablespoons of Sugar
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this exquisite dish, start by soaking the mushrooms in a pot with water for 30 minutes.
Step 2 : Once the time is up, drain them and set aside.
Step 3 : Meanwhile, clean the fish and cut it into 3/4 cm slices.
Step 4 : Then, rub the fish slices with soy sauce and let them marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 5 : For the sauce, finely chop the onions, bacon, ginger, garlic, soaked mushrooms (removing the tough stem part), pickled radish, and chilies, keeping each ingredient separate.
Step 6 : In a wok, heat the oil and fry the fish slices for 2.5 minutes.
Step 7 : Once done, drain them and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Step 8 : In a deep pan, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and add the chopped ingredients for the sauce: onions, bacon, ginger, garlic, pickled radish, chilies, broth, soy sauce, and sugar.
Step 9 : Sauté for 2 minutes, add the dried Chinese mushrooms, and cook until the sauce thickens.
Step 10 : Add the fish to the sauce, cover, and cook over high heat for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces to half.
Step 11 : Finally, place the fish on a large serving dish, pour the sauce over, sprinkle with chopped green onion, and drizzle with sesame oil.
Step 12 : Ready to serve and enjoy this delicious recipe!
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