There are many ways to make silver carp delicious, and one of the unfishy methods is to steam silver carp. Here are the detailed steps for doing so:
Ingredients: 1 silver carp, ginger, green onion, coriander, light soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, sugar, cooking oil.
Remove the scales, internal organs, head and tail of the silver carp, wash it and cut it into two sections, and use a knife to cut a few knives on the fish to make it easier to absorb the flavor.
Slice the ginger, cut the green onion into sections, and cut the coriander for later use.
Sprinkle the fish with salt and cooking wine and marinate for 10 minutes.
Put the marinated fish into the steamer, sprinkle with ginger slices and green onions, and steam for 15-20 minutes.
Take out the steamed fish, remove the ginger and shallots, and discard the soup produced during the steaming of the fish.
Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the pot, add the remaining ginger slices and stir-fry until fragrant, then add light soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, and turn off the heat after boiling.
Drizzle the cooked sauce evenly over the fish and sprinkle with coriander.
Why does this practice avoid fishy smells?
Descaling, gutting, head and tailing: these steps are all done to remove the fishy smell of silver carp. Fish scales and offal tend to have a fishy smell, while heads and tails may have an off-flavored smell because they are not fresh.
Marinating: Marinating the fish body with salt and cooking wine can effectively remove the fishy smell. At the same time, marinating can also add flavor to the fish.
Steaming: Steaming is a way to preserve the original flavor of the food while also avoiding it from being too greasy. During the steaming process, the fishy smell of the fish is further removed.
Seasoning: Adding ginger, green onions, coriander and other seasonings can not only increase the flavor of the fish, but also further remove the fishy smell.
The significance of this practice is that:
Nutrients retained: Steaming silver carp can maximize the retention of the original nutrients of silver carp, such as protein, minerals and vitamins.
Healthy eating: By using natural ingredients such as cooking wine, ginger, and green onions, you can avoid using too many condiments and additives, which is more in line with the concept of healthy eating.
Cultural heritage: Steamed silver carp is one of the traditional Chinese cooking methods, and by learning Xi and practicing this practice, you can inherit and promote Chinese food culture.
Enhance immunity: Silver carp is rich in nutrients such as protein and unsaturated fatty acids, which help to enhance the body's immunity and improve the level of physical health.
Promote brain development: Silver carp is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and phospholipids, which are good for promoting brain development and improving memory. Especially for growing and developing children and adolescents, moderate consumption of silver carp can help improve intelligence and Xi performance.