Braised Fish Head with Tofu Skin (豆腐皮炖鱼头)

豆腐皮炖鱼头 (Braised Fish Head with Tofu Skin) is a classic dish in Jiangsu Cuisine, known for its delicate flavors and nutritious ingredients.

Braised Fish Head with Tofu Skin (豆腐皮炖鱼头)

Ingredients

  • 1 fish head, cleaned and chopped
  • 100g tofu skin, soaked and cut into pieces
  • 3 slices of ginger
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. Heat the cooking oil in a pot and sauté the ginger and green onions until fragrant.
  2. Add the fish head and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in the Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir well.
  4. Add the water and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Add the tofu skin and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
  6. Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
10g

Supplies

Pot Knife Cutting Board

Tools

Spatula Serving Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the 豆腐皮炖鱼头 with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add some dried shiitake mushrooms to the braising liquid.

Cost

$15