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Sichuan Boiled Fish: Easy Instructions

Among Sichuan dishes, boiled fish stands out with its unique cooking method and unforgettable taste. Let's learn every crucial step of this classic delicacy together.

3-4
Servings
14
INGREDIENTS
8
STEP
30 min
TOTAL TIME

INGREDIENTS

Main Ingredients

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    300g fish slices

Additional Ingredients

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    Appropriate amount of side dishes (such as bean sprouts, tofu skin, greens, etc., according to personal preference)
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    2 cloves of garlic (minced)
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    1 spring onion (chopped)
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    5g of sesame seeds
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    Appropriate amount of dried chili peppers and Chinese prickly ash (adjust according to taste)

Seasonings

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    3g salt
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    3g pepper powder
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    1 tablespoon of cornstarch
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    1 egg white
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    10ml dark soy sauce
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    5g chicken essence
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    Appropriate amount of cooking oil (for stir - frying to bring out the flavor and pouring hot oil)
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    1 piece of hot pot base

DIRECTIONS

Step 1

Add 3g of salt, 3g of pepper powder and scallion - ginger water to the fish slices. Knead until sticky.

Step 2

Then add 1 egg white and 1 tablespoon of starch. Mix well and marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Pour an appropriate amount of oil into a hot pot. Add scallions, ginger, garlic, dried chili peppers, Chinese prickly ash and 1 piece of hot pot base. Stir - fry until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in an appropriate amount of clear water. Add 3g of salt, 5g of chicken essence and a little dark soy sauce.

Step 5

After bringing to a boil, add your favorite side dishes. Once cooked, remove them and place them at the bottom of a bowl.

Step 6

When the water is slightly boiling, add the fish slices and gently spread them out. Once the fish changes color, remove it.

Step 7

Sprinkle with minced garlic, chopped scallions, dried chili peppers, Chinese prickly ash and some sesame seeds.

Step 8

Pour 1 tablespoon of hot oil over to stimulate the aroma, and then it's ready to be served and enjoyed!

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