Braised Soy Fish With Red Dates Recipe

Name: Braised Soy Fish With Red Dates Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 x Chinese red dates; 10 x Dry black mushrooms; 1/2 c. Bacon; 1/2 c. Bamboo shoots; 1/4 c. Water chestnuts; 2 slc Fresh ginger root; 1 x Scallion stalk; 1 x Clove garlic; 1 x (2-3 lb.) fish; 1 tsp Salt; 1 1/2 c. Water; 1 Tbsp. Soy sauce; 2 Tbsp. Sherry; 1 tsp Sugar; 1/8 tsp Pepper; 3 dsh Sesame oil, more or possibly less; 1 head lettuce Parsley

Servings: persons

6 x Chinese red dates
10 x Dry black mushrooms
1/2 c. Bacon
1/2 c. Bamboo shoots
1/4 c. Water chestnuts
2 slc Fresh ginger root
1 x Scallion stalk
1 x Clove garlic
1 x (2-3 lb.) fish
1 tsp Salt
1 1/2 c. Water
1 Tbsp. Soy sauce
2 Tbsp. Sherry
1 tsp Sugar
1/8 tsp Pepper
3 dsh Sesame oil, more or possibly less
1 head lettuce Parsley

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["1.", "Separately soak Chinese red dates and dry mushrooms.", "2.", "Shred bacon, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, ginger root, soaked dates and mushrooms.", "Mince scallion stalk; crush garlic.", "3.", "Pick up steps 1, 2 and 4 of ""Basic Braised Soy Fish"" (see recipe), but add in salt and crushed garlic to heated oil before fish.", "4.", "Arrange shredded ingredients and scallion on top of fish in pan.", "Add in water, soy sauce, sherry, sugar, pepper and sesame oil.", "Bring to a boil; then simmer, covered, 20 min.", "5.", "Shred lettuce and arrange on a serving platter.", "Place fish, with topping intact, on lettuce bed.", "Garnish with Chinese parsley and serve.", "VARIATIONS:", "1.", "In step 4, add in with shredded ingredients 1/2 tsp.", "tangerine peel", "(soaked), shredded.", "Omit the sesame oil.", "2.", "When fish is done, transfer to a serving platter, as in step 5; then thicken liquids in saucepan with a cornstarch paste and pour sauce over."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 x Chinese red dates, 10 x Dry black mushrooms, 1/2 c. Bacon, 1/2 c. Bamboo shoots, and more.

Yes, Braised Soy Fish With Red Dates Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Soy Fish With Red Dates Recipe

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