Grass carp is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which is beneficial to blood circulation and is a good food for people with cardiovascular diseases. Regular consumption has anti-aging and beautifying effects, and also has a certain preventive effect on tumors.
Fresh Fish Congee
How to make Fish Congee
1. Wash the rice clean, add oil and mix well, and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, add the marinated rice and bring to a boil again, then turn to low heat and simmer for 80 minutes.
3. While the congee is cooking, prepare the fish. Remove the internal organs and gills, wash off the blood water, make a cut along the back, and fillet the fish into two pieces with the spine as the center. Place the filleted fish skin-side down, and first remove the thin layer of fish bones from the belly area.
4. Make a cut from the tail of the fish.
5. Slice the fish fillets at an angle.
6. The thinner, the better.
7. After all the fish is sliced, rinse it again with clean water, drain the water, and marinate with ginger shreds, cooking wine, salt (2g), and pepper for 15 minutes. 8. Turn the heat of the congee pot to high, add the marinated fish fillets to the pot, break them up quickly, stir the congee while breaking up the fish fillets, and at the same time, add the remaining salt (3g) and chicken powder to season. Cook for about 2 minutes and turn off the heat.
9. Add chopped green onions and sesame oil, and stir slightly before eating to allow the green onions and sesame oil to blend with the congee.
The Story Behind the Dish
The soft and smooth white congee paired with the fragrant, fresh, and tender fish fillets makes every bite a delightful experience.
Tips
1. For fish congee, you must use fresh fish. This will make the congee delicious; otherwise, it will have a very fishy taste.
2. Grass carp has many fish bones, so when slicing the fish, try to slice it as thinly as possible to better block the bones.
3. Besides grass carp, you can also use snakehead fish or sea bass to make this congee.
4. Wash the remaining fish head and bones, store them in the refrigerator's refrigerated compartment, and you can use them to make fish bone soup.
5. Grass carp strengthens the spleen and replenishes qi, nourishes blood and strengthens bones, and promotes the production of semen and milk. It is rich in nutrients. In addition to its high content of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, it is also rich in aluminum, phosphorus, and iron. Therefore, it has a good effect on promoting blood production and strengthening bones, and can effectively promote milk secretion.
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