Sichuan Boiled Fish
Sichuan Boiled Fish, or Shui Zhu Yu, is a very popular dish in China. It features tender fish slices and a variety of vegetables cooked in a spicy and aromatic broth.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Cilantro - A handful, chopped
- Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon, mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - To taste
- Chicken stock - 4 cups
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Green onions - 3, chopped
- Ginger - 1 inch piece, minced
- Garlic - 5 cloves, minced
- Dried red chilies - 10
- Sichuan peppercorns - 1 tablespoon
- White fish fillets - 500 grams
Let's Get Started
- Cut the fish into thin slices and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the Sichuan peppercorns, dried chilies, garlic, ginger, and green onions. Cook until fragrant.
- Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Add the fish slices to the pot and cook until they turn white.
- Add the soy sauce and salt, then stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the broth.
- Serve the fish and broth in bowls, topped with the chopped cilantro.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Sugar: 5g