Zhejiang Xihu Cuyu

Instructions

1. 1. Wash the fish. Both sides score. Place in boiling water and cook for 8 minutes until cooked.
2. 2. Remove fish to serving plate.
3. 3. Heat oil and sauté half of the ginger and green onions until fragrant.
4. 4. Add Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, vinegar, rock sugar and water.
5. 5. Boil. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
6. 6. Pour the sauce over the fish.
7. 7. Garnish with remaining ginger and scallions.
8. 8. The fish meat should be tender and have a sweet and sour vinegar flavor.

Cultural Tips

Zhejiang West Lake Vinegar Fish is a famous dish in Zhejiang cuisine and is deeply loved by people for its unique flavor and traditional production techniques. It embodies the rich culinary heritage and cultural traditions of the region and is often featured at festivals, family gatherings and local restaurants.