Braised Fish Tail Fin

Introduction

Braised Fish Tail Fin is a classic Chinese dish that highlights the delicate flavor and texture of fish tail. It is renowned for its rich, savory sauce and tender meat, making it a favorite among seafood lovers.
Braised Fish Tail Fin

Cuisine

Chinese Cuisine, specifically belonging to the Jiangnan (south of the Yangtze River) or Huaiyang cuisine styles.

Taste

The dish features a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and slightly sour flavors, with a hint of aroma from the seasonings. The fish tail meat is tender and juicy, complemented perfectly by the thick, flavorful gravy.

Specialties

  • Tender Meat: The fish tail, being one of the most tender parts of the fish, melts in the mouth.
  • Rich Sauce: The sauce, made from a combination of soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and other spices, is thick and flavorful.
  • Aromatic Fragrance: Garlic, ginger, and scallions add an aromatic touch to the dish.

Ingredients

  • Fish Tail: Preferably from a carp or grass carp, known for its firm and flavorful meat.
  • Seasonings: Soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, scallions, cooking wine, starch, salt, and pepper.
  • Oil: For frying and braising.

Authentic Place to Try

The most authentic Braised Fish Tail Fin can be found in Shanghai, China, where this dish is particularly popular and well-prepared.


Related Terms (Chinese & English)

  • 红烧划水 (Hong Shao Hua Shui) / Braised Fish Tail Fin
  • 江南菜 (Jiangnan Cuisine) / Jiangnan Cuisine
  • 淮扬菜 (Huaiyang Cuisine) / Huaiyang Cuisine
  • 鱼尾 (Yu Wei) / Fish Tail
  • 酱油 (Jiang You) / Soy Sauce
  • (Tang) / Sugar
  • (Cu) / Vinegar
  • 上海 (Shanghai) / Shanghai