{"product_id":"frozen-scored-whole-carp","title":"Frozen Scored Whole Carp","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur premium Scored Whole Carp is fully cleaned, gutted and professionally scored on both sides, ready-to-cook freshwater fish. Processed from fresh carp and flash-frozen immediately after preparation to lock in firm, tender white meat and authentic mild freshwater fish flavour. All innards, gills and scales are thoroughly removed, with neat cross-hatch cuts across the body, helping heat and seasoning penetrate deeply while cooking. This versatile whole fish is ideal for spicy stone-pot fish, classic steamed fish, braised fish and home-style fish feasts. Perfect for family dinners, holiday meals and home Chinese-style cooking scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash-frozen right after cleaning and scoring to preserve natural fish taste and solid meat texture, no artificial preservatives or chemical treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-gutted, scaled and gill-removed. Uniform deep cross-hatch scoring on fish body, speeds up cooking and lets spices and sauces soak into meat well. Saves users heavy-duty fish-cleaning work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete whole-fish shape keeps head, body and tail intact. Meat stays firm after thawing, does not easily fall apart during steaming, braising or spicy hot-pot cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide cooking compatibility: steam, spicy stone-pot fish, braise, deep-fry before stewing. Suits light-taste steamed recipes as well as heavy-spicy Sichuan-style fish dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacuum-sealed frozen packaging avoids freezer burn, protects fish shape and texture, for convenient freezer storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich-protein freshwater fish, great centre-piece main dish for family gatherings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCooking Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThawing: Thaw sealed package in refrigerator. For faster prep, submerge unopened bag in cold water. Never thaw at room temperature. Pat surface moisture dry before cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamed whole fish: Place thawed carp on plate, lay ginger and green onion on top. Steam over boiling water for 12-18 minutes. Discard condensed water, top with fresh ginger-scallion and pour hot soy oil for traditional steamed fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpicy stone-pot fish: Sear fish lightly, then place into stone pot filled with boiling spicy broth. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, add dried chilli, Sichuan peppercorn, garlic and cilantro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised carp: Pan-fry both sides until golden brown. Add soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sugar and water. Simmer under lid for 20-25 minutes, thicken sauce before serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep-fry prior stew: Deep-fry thawed fish until skin turns golden and crisp, then stew in savoury or spicy sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eKeep continuously frozen at -18 degrees C (0 degrees F) or below. Do NOT refreeze after full thawing. Once thawed, finish consumption within 2-3 days. For best flavour and texture quality, use within 8 months under proper frozen storage\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curtis Barr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67575056761002,"sku":null,"price":27.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2229\/2650\/files\/2814fdaf188e4e99f9654d5cea4b8f67.jpg?v=1791267242","url":"https:\/\/cubatech.shop\/products\/frozen-scored-whole-carp","provider":"CURTIS BARR STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}