Sichuan Boiled Fish (水煮鱼)
Chinese (Sichuan) · East Asia
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9/10
Tender white fish fillets poached in a volcanic bath of chili oil, Sichuan peppercorns, and bean sprouts.
Why It Works
Velveting the fish in egg white and cornstarch creates a silky protective coating, then the hot oil poured over dried spices at the end blooms their aromatics in seconds.
Key Ingredients
white fish fillets
dried chilies
Sichuan peppercorns
doubanjiang
bean sprouts
egg white
cornstarch
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