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Shui Zhu Yu (水煮鱼) – Fish in Spicy Chili Oil
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Shui Zhu Yu (水煮鱼) – Fish in Spicy Chili Oil
Laura Chen
4
15 minutes
20 minutes
450
Chinese
Main course
Shui zhu yu, also known as fish in spicy chili oil, is a classic dish of Sichuan cuisine in China. It stands out for its hot, aromatic flavor and the generous use of oil and spices.
Ingredients
- 500 g fish fillet (e.g. cod or tilapia), cut into thin slices
- 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 3 tbsp chili bean paste
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 scallions, cut into pieces
- 1 piece ginger (about 5 cm), minced
- 100 g dried Chinese chilies
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 500 ml chicken stock
- 200 ml vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 bunch cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Heat the oil in a deep pot or wok.
- 2. Add the Sichuan pepper, garlic and ginger and fry until fragrant.
- 3. Add the chili bean paste and stir until everything is well combined.
- 4. Add the chicken stock, sugar and salt and bring to a boil.
- 5. Reduce the heat and simmer the broth for about 10 minutes.
- 6. Lay the fish slices in the simmering broth and cook for about 5 minutes, until the fish is done.
- 7. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a small pot and fry the dried chilies until dark and aromatic.
- 8. Pour the hot chili oil over the cooked fish.
- 9. Garnish the dish with scallions and fresh cilantro.
- 10. Serve immediately.
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