臭鳜鱼

Anhui Stinky Mandarin Fish

Name: Anhui Stinky Mandarin Fish
Prep time: 10080 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 10100 min
Ingredients: 1 whole (~600g) mandarin fish or sea bass; 30 g salt; 22 g doubanjiang; 15 g garlic; 14 g fresh ginger

⏱️ Prep: 168h🔥 Cook: 20 min⏰ Total: 168h 20mHARD

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🛒 Available at: Whole Foods

Servings

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Notes	Substitute
1.0 whole (~600g)	mandarin fish or sea bass鳜鱼	—	any firm white fish
30 g	salt盐	—	—
22 g	doubanjiang豆瓣酱	—	—
15 g	garlic大蒜	—	—
14 g	fresh ginger生姜	—	—

Instructions

Ferment and braise(25 min)

Rub fish with salt, pack in a sealed container, refrigerate 5-7 days until it develops a fermented aroma. Rinse well. Pan-fry both sides until golden. Add doubanjiang, garlic, ginger, and enough water to half-cover. Braise 15 min until the flesh flakes and the sauce thickens. The fermented funk transforms into deep umami.