Q: Can I replace mountain tea oil with another type of oil?
A: Yes, you can use any mild-flavored cooking oil as a substitute for mountain tea oil.
Q: How long should I fry the fish before adding it to the soup?
A: Fry the fish until it turns slightly golden, which typically takes a few minutes on each side.
Q: Is it necessary to use “Tai Tai Le” cooking wine?
A: While “Tai Tai Le” cooking wine adds a unique flavor, you can substitute it with any other cooking wine if it’s not available.
Creamy Fortune Fish Soup Recipe
Notes
- 1 Fortune Fish
- Appropriate amount of green onions and ginger
- 1 tablespoon pork lard
- More mountain tea oil
- 1 tablespoon "Tai Tai Le" cooking wine
- Appropriate amount of salt
- A few goji berries
- Plenty of boiling water
- Clean the fortune fish and cut into pieces.
- Rinse and drain the fish pieces thoroughly.
- Heat mountain tea oil in a pan.
- Add a spoonful of salt when the pan is hot.
- Briefly blanch the fish pieces in the pan.
- Remove the fish pieces and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté green onions and ginger.
- Once fragrant, add the fried fish pieces back into the pan.
- Mix well, then add boiling water.
- Bring to a boil, then remove any foam.
- Add "Tai Tai Le" cooking wine and pork lard.
- Sprinkle some green onion pieces and cover to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and add goji berries before serving.
- Serve the soup with its creamy and rich broth.
- Rich in protein from fish.
- Contains healthy fats, especially if made with quality oils.
- Goji berries add antioxidants and vitamins.
- Low in carbohydrates, suitable for a low-carb diet.