An old resident of Jinan is going home to eat catfish cooked in an earth pot

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Recipe for Dry Pot Catfish with Garlic: 1. Prepare the side ingredients and set them aside. Mix soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger juice, vinegar, sugar with a little clear broth to create a seasoning mixture, which is set aside. 2. Remove the internal organs and gills from the catfish, cut off its head, and slice the fish into small pieces; then blanch them in water to remove any slime. 3. Heat oil in a pan, fry the blanched catfish until both sides are lightly browned, then take it out and set aside. 4. Fry Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant, then remove them; add garlic cloves and fry until they release their aroma. Next, add onions, chili peppers, and the catfish, then pour in the seasoning mixture. 5. Once the soup starts boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add salt, increase the heat to thicken the sauce, and finally add chicken flavoring before serving. Nutritional benefits: Catfish not only contains rich nutrients like other fish, but its flesh is also tender and flavorful, with few bones; it is appetizing and easy to digest. Except for its roe, which has an unpleasant taste and is not suitable for use, the catfish is a valuable resource in every part of its body; it is a premium food rich in nutrients. It has been mentioned in historical records, and can be compared to shark fins and wild turtles. Its therapeutic properties and medicinal value are unmatched by other fish, and its unique ability to strengthen the body, improve bone health, and prolong life are its standout features. It is more suitable for the elderly, children, postpartum women, as well as those with poor digestive function, weak constitutions, malnutrition, insufficient milk production, difficulty in urination, and edema caused by excess fluid in the body.