Diced Peppers
Steamed Fish Head with Chopped Chili
This steamed fish head recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that’s both tender and packed with bold tastes. Fresh fish head is cleaned and marinated with cooking wine and salt, then steamed with scallions, ginger, garlic, and spicy diced peppers for a fragrant kick. The high-heat steaming locks in moisture, ensuring the fish stays succulent. After discarding the steamed water, fresh ginger and scallions are added, along with rich steamed fish bean paste for a savory depth. A final sizzle of smoking-hot oil poured over the fish enhances the aromas and ties all the flavors together. Perfectly balanced between spicy, umami, and fresh, this dish is a showstopper for any meal. Quick to prepare yet restaurant-quality, it’s a must-try for seafood lovers!
Steamed Fish with Yunnan Chili Sauce
This steamed grass carp recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that brings out the best in fresh fish with a vibrant, spicy-sweet sauce. The grass carp is expertly cleaned and scored with flower-shaped incisions to enhance its tenderness, then marinated in Shaoxing wine and pepper for a rich depth of flavor. Steamed to perfection in the Anli Queen pot, the fish stays moist and tender. The star of the dish is the zesty sauce—a mix of diced peppers, sugar, scallions, garlic, green beans, and ginger—that’s spread generously over the fish before steaming. The result is a delicate yet bold taste, with the heat from the peppers balanced by the sweetness of sugar and the freshness of aromatics. Steamed for just 8 minutes over medium-low heat, this dish is quick yet impressive, making it perfect for a healthy, restaurant-quality meal at home. Enjoy tender, flaky fish infused with bold, savory-spicy flavors in every bite!