How to Make Chinese Shanghai Smoked Fish Asian Cooking Recipe Cuisine

China Shanghai Smoked Fish

This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture.

Recipe makes for 4 Servings

2 lb firm white fish

oil for deep-frying

6 oz chinkiang vinegar

MARINADE:

1 pint light soy sauce

1 pint water

8 oz sugar

2 pcs dried tangerine peel

3 spring onions, bruised

1 large piece ginger, crushed

large pinch white pepper


Directions:

Place all the marinade ingredients in a wok and bring slowly to the boil. Cook slowly until the sugar has dissolved.

Pour the marinade into a large bowl and allow to cool.

Once the marinade has cooled, place the fish into it. If the marinade does not cover the fish, turn every 2-3 hours. Marinade for 24 hours, or overnight.

Remove the fish from the marinade, dry thoroughly with tissue and place on a wire rack to air dry until just touch dry.

Heat a wok of oil and deep-fry the fish for 3-4 minutes until golden. Remove and drain.

Place the marinade in a wok and bring slowly to a boil, skimming continuously. Slowly reduce the marinade to half its original volume or until syrups. Cool and add the vinegar.

Pour over the fried fish and allow to steep for 3-4 hours.


Remove the fish and drain. The remaining liquid can be reduced down further and used to glaze the fish. 

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For the adventurous palate, a great side dish that compliments this recipe is Jaew Bong.  Discover more about Jaew Bong, check out www.jaewbong.com.

Enjoy..

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