Citrus Carp

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chinese Recipes. (Citrus Carp). Carp and Mandarin oranges are traditionally served at Chinese New Year for good luck, this is an excellent way to get both in!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Citrus Carp

Ingredients

½ peel of small mandarin orange

3 pounds whole carp

cleaned and scaled

2 teaspoons salt

¼ cup cornstarch

2 cups sesame oil

2 ½ tablespoons chopped garlic

3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root

¼ cup chopped green onion

3 tablespoons dry sherry

1 tablespoon black bean sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon white sugar

6 tablespoons chicken stock

Velveting Chicken Breast, Chinese Restaurant-Style

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Soak the orange peel in warm water for 20 minutes or until it is soft. Drain and rinse the peel under running water. Squeeze out extra liquid. Chop the peel and set aside.

Step 2

Make 3 or 4 slashes on either side of the fish and rub the fish with salt. Sprinkle the fish on both sides with cornstarch.

Step 3

Heat oil in a frying pan or wok. When the oil is hot deep fry the fish on both sides for approximately 4 to 6 minutes per side; both sides of the fish should be browned. Remove the fish from the pan and let it drain on paper towels

Step 4

Dispense of all but 2 tablespoons of the oil (leave that oil in the pan or wok). Bring the oil back to a high heat mix in the orange peel garlic ginger and green onions. Stir fry for 30 seconds. Add sherry bean sauce soy sauce sugar and chicken stock. Mix well then add the fish to the mixture. Cover and let cook for 8 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Citrus Carp

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 490.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.7g 41%

Carbohydrates: 5.5g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 42.8g 66%

Saturated Fat: 6.4g 32%

Cholesterol: 74.6mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 51IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.8mg 45%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 2.8mg 5%

Folate: 17.4mcg 4%

Calcium: 52.7mg 5%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 36.6mg 13%

Potassium: 407.5mg 11%

Sodium: 656.2mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 385.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.