Countryside Carp

Countryside Carp

This Sichuan-style fish recipe is a bold and flavorful dish that combines fresh fish with the spicy, tangy kick of pickled vegetables and homemade chili sauce. The fish is first marinated with scallions, ginger, and cooking wine to enhance its natural sweetness, then simmered in a rich broth infused with aromatic Sichuan peppercorns, lard, and fermented bean paste. The star of the dish is the homemade chili sauce—blended pickled peppers and garlic—adding depth and heat. Pickled vegetables, ginger, and peppers bring a delightful sour-spicy balance, while a touch of black pepper rounds out the flavors. Quick to prepare yet packed with complexity, this dish is perfect for those who love fiery, umami-rich meals. Serve it hot for an unforgettable dining experience!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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fish
500g
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scallions
3 stalks (30g)
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ginger
1-inch piece (20g)

The aromatics

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pickled vegetables
50g
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pickled ginger
50g
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pickled peppers
50g
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garlic
3 cloves (20g)

The sauce & seasonings

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lard
15g
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Sichuan peppercorns
1 tsp
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bean paste
1 tbsp
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homemade chili sauce
1 tbsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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salt
to taste
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black pepper powder
a pinch

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Kill the fish, scale and gut it, then wash and marinate it with salt, scallions, ginger, and cooking wine for 10 minutes. Cut the pickled vegetables, pickled ginger, and pickled peppers into pieces.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Heat vegetable oil in a pot until it foams, then add a small amount of lard. Once the lard is melted, add a small handful of Sichuan peppercorns. After the aroma of Sichuan peppercorns comes out, add the cut pickled vegetables, pickled ginger, and pickled peppers, and stir-fry for a while. Then add 1 tablespoon of bean paste and stir-fry until the bean paste is cooked. Add fresh garlic, ginger, and homemade chili sauce, and stir-fry for about 1 minute before adding water.

3. Step 3

Step 3
To make homemade chili sauce, blend pickled peppers into a paste using a food processor, then add mashed garlic and stir-fry with vegetable oil until fragrant.

4. Step 4

Step 4
After the water boils, add the fish, cooking wine, and a pinch of black pepper powder. Cook for about 8 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. Finally, add the scallions and serve.

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