Spicy Boiled Fish

Spicy Boiled Fish

Indulge in this exquisite Sichuan-style fish dish, combining tender fish slices, plump shrimp, and bouncy fish balls in a rich, aromatic broth. The secret lies in marinating the fish with egg whites, cooking wine, and starch for an ultra-silky texture, then quickly cooking it to perfection—removing it just as it turns white for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. A fragrant oil infused with fiery red peppers and numbing Sichuan peppercorns is poured over the dish, adding a bold, spicy kick. The fish bone broth, simmered with fresh vegetables, enhances the umami depth, while a final garnish of cilantro brightens every bite. Perfect for spice lovers, this dish balances heat, savoriness, and freshness in every luxurious spoonful. Serve hot for a restaurant-worthy meal at home!

38 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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fish
500g
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shrimp
200g
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fish balls
200g

The aromatics

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vegetables
300g
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red peppers
2 pieces (50g)
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cilantro
to garnish

The sauce & seasonings

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egg whites
2 large eggs
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cooking wine
2 tablespoons
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starch
1 tablespoon
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Sichuan peppercorns
1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. Step 1

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Prepare the ingredients.

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Cut the fish into fish slices from the tail, leaving the fish bones to make soup.

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Marinate the fish slices with egg whites, cooking wine, and starch for 1 hour.

8. Step 8

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Cook the vegetables in the soup made with fish bones.

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Step 9
Cook the shrimp, fish balls, and fish slices. Place the cooked ingredients at the bottom of the plate, with the fish slices on top. Remove the fish slices immediately after they turn white.

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Heat oil in a pan, add seasoning packets, and place red peppers on top of the fish slices.

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Heat oil in a pan, add Sichuan peppercorns, and remove the peppers after the aroma is released. Pour the oil over the red peppers.

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Add salt and MSG to the fish soup, and pour it around the edge of the plate.

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Garnish with cilantro.

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Serve and enjoy.

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