Main Course

West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce

Name: West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 porții
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 300 g white fish fillet skinless, boneless; 10 g ginger sliced; 1 buc. scallion cut into large pieces; 4 cană water; 3 lingură chinese black vinegar; 2 lingură sugar; 1 lingură soy sauce; 1 lingură rice wine; 0,5 linguriță sesame oil; 1 lingură cornstarch; 2 lingură water; 5 g ginger finely julienned

This classic Hangzhou dish features delicate white fish gently poached and then smothered in a glossy, tangy vinegar sauce. It's a harmonious balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors, offering a sophisticated taste experience.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 35 min.
Porții: 2
Dificultate: Medie

Informații despre alergeni: poate conține pește, gluten, susan, soia și boabe de soia. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

300 gwhite fish fillet, skinless, boneless

for poaching

10 gginger, sliced
1 buc.scallion, cut into large pieces
4 canăwater

sauce

3 lingurăchinese black vinegar
2 lingurăsugar
1 lingurăsoy sauce
1 lingurărice wine
0,5 lingurițăsesame oil

sauce slurry

1 lingurăcornstarch
2 lingurăwater

garnish

5 gginger, finely julienned

Ustensile

shallow pot · slotted spoon · large pan · small saucepan · whisk · small bowls

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Cut the white fish fillet into 2-3 large pieces, about 1 inch thick.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Ensure pieces are uniform for even cooking.
2
In a shallow pot or large pan, combine the poaching water, sliced ginger, and scallion pieces.
Aproximativ 1 min.
3
Bring the poaching liquid to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Do not let it come to a rolling boil.
4
Carefully add the fish pieces to the simmering poaching liquid.
5
Poach the fish for 5-7 minutes, or until it is cooked through and flakes easily.
Aproximativ 7 min.
Nota bucătarului: Cooking time will vary based on fish thickness. Avoid overcooking to keep the fish tender.
6
Gently remove the cooked fish from the pot and arrange it on a serving plate.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Use a slotted spoon or spatula to prevent breaking the fish.
7
In a small bowl, whisk together the Chinese black vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil for the sauce.
Aproximativ 2 min.
8
In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry.
Aproximativ 1 min.
9
Pour the sauce mixture into a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Aproximativ 2 min.
10
Gradually whisk in the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Add a little at a time until desired thickness is reached.
11
Pour the hot vinegar sauce evenly over the poached fish.
Aproximativ 1 min.
12
Garnish with the finely julienned ginger.
Aproximativ 1 min.

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Păstrare

Store any leftover West Lake Fish in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

Gently reheat in a microwave or on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through, adding a splash of water if the sauce is too thick.