How to adjust fish spices: popular recipes and practical tips on the Internet
In the past 10 days, the preparation method of fish spices has become a hot topic in the food circle. Especially with the popularity of home cooking and short video food teaching, netizens are full of curiosity about how to create authentic fish flavor. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet to compile a detailed fish spice preparation guide for you, covering classic recipes, regional differences and practical tips.
1. The whole Internet is hotly discussing the core ingredients of fish spices.

| Material | function | Popular matching ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Doubanjiang | Provides savory and fresh base | 30g/500g ingredients |
| Pickled pepper | Create classic hot and sour flavor | 1:1 with bean paste |
| Sweet and Sour Sauce | Create a balance of sweet and sour | Sugar:vinegar=2:3 |
| Minced ginger and garlic | Remove fishy smell and increase aroma | 15g/500g each |
2. Comparison of formulas of the three major genres (Tik Tok popular video data)
| genre | Featured materials | heat index | Applicable dishes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sichuan style authentic | Pixian Douban + Pickled Red Pepper | 9.2/10 | Fish flavored shredded pork |
| Cantonese style improvement | Hoisin sauce + lemon juice | 7.8/10 | Fish-flavored eggplant |
| Homemade Kuaishou version | Ready-made fish sauce + tomato sauce | 8.5/10 | Fish flavored tofu |
3. Key skills tested by netizens
According to nearly 10,000 discussion data in Xiaohongshu, there are three golden rules for successfully preparing fish spices:
1.Principle of batch cutting: Saute the ginger and garlic first, then stir-fry the bean paste to produce red oil, and finally add the sweet and sour sauce. This step increased the success rate by 47% in the test
2.temperature control: Doubanjiang needs to be stir-fried slowly over medium-low heat. The flavor substances are fully released when the oil temperature is 180°C (experimental data from food blogger @老米瓜)
3.Dynamic adjustment of sweet and sour: It is recommended to prepare according to the standard proportion first, and then add vinegar 1-2 times according to taste before cooking. This is the finishing touch in the recent popular tutorials on Station B.
4. Innovative matching solutions (hot search topic on Weibo)
| Innovation direction | alternative materials | Suitable for the crowd |
|---|---|---|
| Low sugar version | Sugar substitute + apple cider vinegar | Sugar control people |
| Vegetarian version | Mushroom Sauce + Rice Vinegar | vegetarian |
| Children's version | Spicy Douban + Honey | Children aged 5-12 |
5. Frequently Asked Questions (compilation of popular questions and answers on Zhihu)
Q: Why is the fish spice I mixed always not fragrant enough?
A: The latest culinary research has found that the key lies in the "Three Presents Principle": freshly chopped pickled peppers (not premade), freshly squeezed onion and ginger water (replacing cooking wine), and freshly prepared sweet and sour sauce (not mixed in advance). A comparison test by a food UP owner showed that the content of fish spices and aroma substances following this principle increased by 62%.
Q: How long can fish spices be kept?
A: Laboratory test data shows that when stored in refrigerated storage, formulas with oil content >40% can be stored for 7 days (oil sealing is required on the surface), while formulas with more aqueous agents are recommended to be used within 3 days. The recently popular vacuum packaging method can extend the shelf life to 15 days.
6. The latest trends in 2023
According to Taobao consumption big data, fish spice preparation presents three new trends:
1.Compound seasoning bagSales volume increased by 210% year-on-year, among which "Lazy Fish Sauce" was the most popular
2.geographical integrationThe search volume for recipes has surged, such as "Thai fish flavor", "Japanese fish flavor" and other cross-border combinations
3.health improvementRelated videos have been played more than 100 million times, with low-salt and low-fat formulas attracting the most attention
Armed with this hot knowledge and practical data, you can easily whip up the perfect fish spice that fits the current trend!
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