Hwang Jin-sun's Hongmen Fish

Authentic Chinese-style braised fish with a firm exterior fried in oil, enhanced with the rich aroma of pork fat and star anise, gently simmered to perfection for a tender texture.

Ingredients needed 3 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • If you don’t fry the fish skin first to make it firm, the flesh will easily break apart when simmering in the sauce.
  • Using pork fat (pork belly) effectively eliminates the fishy smell and adds a deeper, richer flavor to the dish.
  • Slicing dried shiitake mushrooms wide and thin like a fan allows the sauce to penetrate more thoroughly than using whole mushrooms.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to taste authentic Chinese-style braised fish with deep, rich flavors.
  • People looking for an elegant main course to elevate a special occasion meal.

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