水煮鱼
Sichuan Boiled Fish (Shui Zhu Yu)
⏱️ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min⏰ Total: 30 minMEDIUM
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🛒 Available at: Whole FoodsTrader Joe's
Servings
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Notes | Substitute |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450 g | white fish fillets鱼片 | — | — |
| 300 g | napa cabbage大白菜 | — | — |
| 10 g | Sichuan peppercorns花椒 | — | — |
| 15 pcs | dried chilies干辣椒 | — | — |
| 30 g | doubanjiang豆瓣酱 | — | — |
Instructions
1
Poach and sizzle(20 min)
Slice fish, marinate with cornstarch. Sauté doubanjiang, add cabbage and 3 cups water, simmer 5 min. Remove cabbage to a serving bowl. Poach fish in the broth 2 min, place on cabbage. Heap dried chilies and Sichuan pepper on top. Heat 1/3 cup oil till smoking, pour over — it should sizzle violently.
Pro Tips for Western Kitchens
The dramatic sizzling oil pour at the end isn't just theater — it blooms the chilies and Sichuan pepper, releasing their full aroma.
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Nutrition
Per serving (approximate values)
320
Calories (kcal)
34
Protein (g)
8
Carbs (g)
18
Fat (g)
2
Fiber (g)
680
Sodium (mg)
