Sichuan Pickled Vegetable Fish
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Sichuan Pickled Vegetable Fish

timer 38 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Sichuan Pickled Vegetable Fish

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 38m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • fish 350g
  • egg 1
The aromatics
  • green peppers 150g
  • pickled peppers 50g
  • scallions 2 stalks
  • pickled mustard greens 100g
The sauce & seasonings
  • ginger 20g
  • garlic 2 cloves
  • dried red peppers 5g
  • sesame seeds 10g

menu_book Directions

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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