Silver carp, as one of the freshwater fish in China, has delicate meat and delicious taste. Its stew is a frequent guest at the home-cooked table. In this guide, we'll take a closer look at how to make a silver carp stew so you can easily master how to make this delicious dish.
**Required Materials**:
1. 鲢鱼：1条，约500克
2. Ginger: 3 slices
3. Green onion: 1 stalk, cut into sections
4. Garlic: 4 cloves, sliced
5. Green chili pepper: 1 piece, shredded
6. Red pepper: 1 piece, shredded
7. Cooking wine: 2 tablespoons
8. Light soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
9. Dark soy sauce: 1 teaspoon
10. Sugar: 1 teaspoon
11. Salt: to taste
12. Water: to taste
13. Vegetable oil: to taste
**Tools Required**:
1. Pot
2. Katana
3. Cutting board
4. Chopsticks or spatula
**Steps**:
**Preparation**:
1. Clean the silver carp, remove the scales and gutts and cut into cubes.
2. 姜、蒜切片，大葱切段，青红辣椒切丝。
**Production Process**:
1. Add an appropriate amount of vegetable oil to a pan and heat it.
2. Add the ginger, garlic and green onions and stir-fry until fragrant.
3. Gently place the silver carp pieces in the pan and fry them on both sides until lightly browned.
4. Pour in the cooking wine and stir-fry quickly to allow the fish pieces to fully absorb the aroma of the wine.
5. Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar and an appropriate amount of salt, and stir-fry gently to make the fish pieces fully colored.
6. Add enough water, cover the fish, cover the pot and simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.
7. When the soup becomes thick, add the green and red pepper shreds and stir-fry well.
8. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the soup is completely dry and the shredded peppers are cooked soft.
9. Remove from the pan and place on a plate and sprinkle with chopped green onions for garnish.
**Tips & Suggestions**:
* Choosing fresh silver carp is the key, as the meat of fresh fish is more delicious.
* Don't be in a hurry when frying the fish, wait until the bottom is slightly yellow and set, and then turn it over.
* If you prefer dishes with a stronger spicy flavor, you can increase the amount of chili peppers.
* If you don't have dark soy sauce at home, you can use light soy sauce instead, but dark soy sauce can add color and flavor to the dish.
* During the stewing process, the amount of salt can be adjusted according to the taste.
**Cooking time**: Preparation time 10 minutes, cooking time 20 minutes. About 30 minutes in total.
**Serving size**: suitable for 3-4 people.
**Remark**:
This silver carp stew is one of my mother's specialties and is always on the table whenever the family is reunited. Its delicious taste and color will always whet the appetite of the family. Through many attempts and adjustments, I gradually mastered the cooking skills of this dish. Now to share with you and hope that you can enjoy this delicious dish at home as well.