Steamed Belt Fish with Secret Sauce

Steamed Belt Fish with Secret Sauce

This **Sichuan-Style Steamed Fish** is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines crispy fried fish with a rich, savory-sweet sauce. The fish is first marinated in a fragrant blend of **Shaoxing wine, Sichuan peppercorns, scallions, and ginger**, ensuring deep flavor infusion. Pan-fried to golden perfection, it’s then smothered in a delicious sauce made with **soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and vinegar**, topped with brown sugar for a caramelized touch. A final steaming session melds the flavors together, creating tender, melt-in-your-mouth fish with layers of umami, spice, and sweetness. Perfect for a comforting meal, this dish highlights the bold yet balanced tastes of Sichuan cuisine. Serve with steamed rice to soak up every last drop of the irresistible sauce!

60 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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fish
500g

The aromatics

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scallions
2 stalks
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ginger
50g
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garlic
3 cloves

The sauce & seasonings

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Shaoxing wine
50ml
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Sichuan peppercorns
1 tsp
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soy sauce
2 tbsp
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sugar
1 tbsp
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oyster sauce
1 tbsp
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vinegar
1 tbsp
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brown sugar
1 tbsp
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oil
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Clean the fish, cut it into segments, and marinate it in a mixture of Shaoxing wine, Sichuan peppercorns, scallions, and ginger for over 1 hour.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Heat an appropriate amount of oil in a pan or electric skillet, then fry the fish until it is golden brown on both sides and set aside.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, oyster sauce, and vinegar, and set aside.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Place the fried fish in a plate, pour the prepared sauce over it, and sprinkle with brown sugar.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add scallions, ginger, and garlic on top.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Steam the fish in boiling water for 30-40 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate, or steam for about 10 minutes.

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