Fried Indian Lettuce with Dace and Black Beans
The strongest use of "canned food" in China! The crunchiness of barley vegetables is unbearable
Description
The most beloved vegetable stir-fry in Cantonese homes and diners. China's most famous canned food, 'Fried Dace with Salted Black Beans', is flaked and wok-tossed on high heat with crisp 'Indian Lettuce' (You Mai Cai) and garlic.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Indian Lettuce(or Romaine)
- Canned Dace with Black Beans
- Garlic
- Sugar
- Soy sauce
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Wash Indian Lettuce (or Romaine); tear in half and drain completely.
- Open a can of 'Fried Dace with Salted Black Beans' and flake the fish with chopsticks.
- Heat a wok and pour in some of the Douchi and umami oil directly from the can.
- Add minced garlic to bloom aroma.
- Add the flaked fish and fry until aromatic.
- Dump in the lettuce and toss violently on absolute max heat.
- The exact moment it wilts, season with a dash of sugar and soy, plate instantly while crunchy.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense aged umami of the canned fish and deep depth of Douchi
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Substitute with JP Romaine lettuce, canned mackerel (or sardines), and Douchi
Pairing
White Rice (Mandatory) / Porridge
Trivia
'Canned Dace' is the ultimate soul food Chinese people pack when traveling abroad. Because it's too salty to eat alone, frying it with crisp, mild greens is the golden Cantonese pattern.
Eating tips & etiquette
Do not eat alone; it exhibits maximum performance as a side for rice. The fish bones dissolve due to the canning process, so eat them directly with the crisp vegetables.
Allergen
Seafood, Soybeans, Wheat