Description
A premium banquet dish where softly steamed cod (Xue Yu) is heaped with a special crispy topping made by frying fermented soybeans (Dou Su) with garlic and scallions in oil.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Cod fillets
- Dou Su(Fermented soybean crumbs)
- Garlic
- Scallions
- Oil
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Steaming Cod] Place fresh cod (Xue Yu) fillets on a plate, sprinkle sliced ginger, scallions, and wine. Steam for 10-
- mins until fluffy. Discard a little of the steaming liquid and drizzle a touch of soy sauce.
- [Dou Su Prep] Prepare the absolute star 'Dou Su' (a fine crumb-like seasoning made from fermented soybeans with a miso flavor).
- Heat plenty of oil in a wok, add Dou Su and sauté slowly on low (bubbles at first, then moisture evaporates making it crispy).
- Add minced garlic, scallions, a little chili, and sugar, sautéing further to produce intense savoriness.
- Dump the piping hot, crispy 'oil-fried Dou Su' massively over the steamed cod until the fish is hidden.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Savory fermented soybean and Garlic
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Soybean parts of store-bought crunchy chili oil, White fish
Pairing
High-end Taiwan Oolong Tea or White Wine
Trivia
[For Adults] The ace fish dish always served at traditional Taiwanese banquets (Banzuo) or high-end restaurants. 'Dou Su' is sold in jars/bags at Taiwanese supermarkets; a magical topping that makes you eat endless white rice.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Firmly coat the fluffy, light white fish meat with the oil-soaked, crispy, salty Dou Su, enjoying the texture contrast!
Allergen
Seafood (Cod), Soy, Wheat (from soy sauce)