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Sichuan Boiled Fish (Shui Zhu Yu)

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8/10

Poached fish fillets swimming in blazing chili oil with Sichuan peppercorn.

Fish Stew & Braise Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Poaching keeps fish silky; pouring smoking hot oil over dried spices at the end blooms their aromatics.

Key Ingredients

white fish fillets dried chilies Sichuan peppercorn garlic ginger bean sprouts chili oil

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