Hongshao Wanyu (Red-Cooked Grass Carp With Tangerin

Name: Hongshao Wanyu (Red-Cooked Grass Carp With Tangerine Peel)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 ounce dried tangerine or citrus peel; 2 1/2 to 3 pounds carp or other firm, white-fleshed fish like rockfish, cod, halibut, haddock, scrod, red snapper or sole, cleaned and left whole; 2 teaspoons salt; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 cups peanut oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; 3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 4 tablespoons finely chopped scallions; 3 tablespoons rice wine or dry Sherry; 1 tablespoon whole-bean sauce (yellow-bean sauce); 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 6 tablespoons chicken stock or water

Servings: persons

1/2 ounce dried tangerine or citrus peel
2 1/2 to 3 pounds carp or other firm, white-fleshed fish like rockfish, cod, halibut, haddock, scrod, red snapper or sole, cleaned and left whole
2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups peanut oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
4 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
3 tablespoons rice wine or dry Sherry
1 tablespoon whole-bean sauce (yellow-bean sauce)
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
6 tablespoons chicken stock or water

1
Soak the tangerine or citrus peel for 20 minutes in warm water or until it is soft.
2
Rinse under running water, squeeze out any excess liquid, finely chop, and set aside.
3
Make three or four slashes on each side of the fish to help it cook faster and allow the flavors to permeate.
4
Rub the fish on both sides with the salt.
5
Evenly coat each side of the fish with the cornstarch.
6
Heat a wok or deep saute pan until it is hot.
7
Add the oil, and when it is hot, deep-fry the fish on each side for 5 to 8 minutes until it is brown and crispy.
8
(If the head or tail is not submerged in the oil, regularly ladle some of the oil over the exposed parts.)
9
Remove the fish, and drain on paper towels.
10
Pour off most of the oil, leaving 2 tablespoons, and reheat the wok.
11
Add the chopped tangerine peel, garlic, ginger, and scallions and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
12
Put in the rest of the ingredients.
13
Return the fish to the wok, spooning the ingredients over the top of the fish.
14
Cover the wok, and cook over low heat for 8 minutes.
15
When the fish is cooked, carefully remove it to a serving platter, and serve at once.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 ounce dried tangerine or citrus peel, 2 1/2 to 3 pounds carp or other firm, white-fleshed fish like rockfish, cod, halibut, haddock, scrod, red snapper or sole, cleaned and left whole, 2 teaspoons salt, 4 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Hongshao Wanyu (Red-Cooked Grass Carp With Tangerine Peel) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hongshao Wanyu (Red-Cooked Grass Carp With Tangerine Peel)

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