Sichuan Pickled Vegetable Fish

Sichuan Pickled Vegetable Fish

This Sichuan-style fish stew is a bold and aromatic dish that combines tender fish slices with a medley of spicy and tangy flavors. Marinated in vinegar or Chinese cooking wine, the fish is infused with a rich umami taste, while green peppers, pickled mustard greens, and dried red peppers create a vibrant, layered broth. The dish is elevated by a fragrant finish of golden sesame seeds and fiery chili oil, adding a delightful crunch and heat. Perfectly balancing spice, sourness, and savoriness, this recipe ensures melt-in-your-mouth fish with every bite. Quick to prepare yet packed with depth, it’s an irresistible meal for anyone craving authentic Sichuan flavors. Serve hot for a comforting and satisfying dining experience!

38 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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fish
350g
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egg
1

The aromatics

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green peppers
150g
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pickled peppers
50g
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scallions
2 stalks
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pickled mustard greens
100g

The sauce & seasonings

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ginger
20g
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garlic
2 cloves
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dried red peppers
5g
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sesame seeds
10g

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
First, prepare the ingredients, including diced green peppers or pickled peppers, chopped scallions, ginger, and garlic. Also, cut a bag of pickled mustard greens and dried red peppers for later use.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Cut the fish into two halves, separate the meat from the bones, and cut the bony parts into small pieces. Then, slice the fish meat.

3. Step 3

Step 3
After slicing the fish, marinate it in vinegar or Chinese cooking wine to remove the fishy smell. Add salt, pepper powder, and egg white, and mix well. Set aside.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Heat a pot with oil, and stir-fry the diced peppers, ginger, garlic, and pickled mustard greens in sequence until fragrant.

5. Step 5

After the seasonings are fragrant, add water according to the amount of fish meat. Bring the soup to a boil, then add the fish meat. First, add the bony parts, then the fish slices. Reduce the heat to prevent the fish from breaking apart. Cook for about 3-5 minutes before serving.

6. Step 6

Finally, heat the pot again with oil, stir-fry sesame seeds until golden, then add dried red pepper segments and stir-fry until fragrant. Pour the mixture over the fish meat.

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