Steamed Fish with Spicy Sauce

Steamed Fish with Spicy Sauce

This **Flavorful Sichuan-Style Carp** is a showstopper dish that combines tender fried fish with a vibrant, aromatic sauce. The carp is marinated with ginger, garlic, vinegar, and pepper for deep flavor, then expertly fried to crispy perfection. A medley of carrots, green peppers, and spicy Sichuan pepper is stir-fried into a rich, glossy sauce—thickened with soy sauce, vinegar, and starch—before being poured over the fish. Garnished with fresh cilantro, every bite delivers a harmony of tangy, spicy, and umami notes. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a restaurant-quality meal at home, this recipe’s secret lies in the marination and the bold, layered sauce. Try it for a deliciously unforgettable dining experience!

10 Minutes
Easy
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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carp
1 whole (约600克)

The aromatics

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carrots
1 medium (约100克)
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green peppers
1 medium (约100克)
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cilantro
1/4 cup chopped (约20克)

The sauce & seasonings

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ginger
2 tablespoons minced (约20克)
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garlic
2 cloves minced (约10克)
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Sichuan pepper
1 teaspoon (约5克)
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salt
to taste (约1茶匙)
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chicken essence
1 teaspoon
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starch
1 tablespoon
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soy sauce
1 tablespoon
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vinegar
1 tablespoon

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Mince the ginger and garlic for later use.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Marinate the cleaned carp with half of the ginger, garlic, salt, and vinegar. Add an appropriate amount of pepper powder. Make a few cuts on both sides of the fish from tail to head, and insert the marinade into the cuts and the fish belly. The longer the marinating time, the more flavorful the dish will be.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Cut the carrots and green peppers into strips, cut the Sichuan pepper lengthwise, and cut the cilantro into sections for later use.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Prepare the sauce. Mix salt, chicken essence, starch, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar in a small bowl and set aside.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Fry the fish. Heat the oil until the scallions turn golden, then put the fish into the pot. Fry the fish from head to tail, and do not use a spatula to avoid breaking the fish. Fry until the fish is cooked, then remove it from the pot and place it on a serving plate.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Prepare the sauce. Heat a small amount of oil in the pot, then add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry until fragrant, then add the carrots and stir-fry until they are slightly soft. Add the green peppers and Sichuan pepper, and stir-fry until fragrant. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry until the sauce thickens. Pour the sauce over the fried fish and garnish with cilantro.

7. Step 7

Step 7
The dish is now complete.

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