The Hottest Chilies Steamed Fish Recipe 剁椒蒸魚 CiCi Li - Asian Home Cooking Recipes

duojiao chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: green chilies

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat, while green chilies add spiciness.

whole fish

🥗Healthier: fillets

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Fillets are easier to prepare, and frozen fish can be more affordable.

Place the fish in the middle of a heatproof plate.

Add 1 teaspoon of minced ginger on top of the fish.

Add 3 tablespoons of duojiao chilies on the fish.

Add 1 tablespoon of oil on top of the fish to create a protective layer.

Steam the fish in a steaming pot for about 10 minutes, adjusting time based on the size of the fish (between 8 to 10 minutes).

While the fish is steaming, prepare the sauce by mixing 6 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 stock of chopped scallion, 3 slices of ginger, and 3 cloves of smashed garlic in a small bowl.

Carefully remove the plate from the steaming pot, discarding the liquid from the plate as it tastes fishy.

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of minced scallion and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic on top of the fish.

Heat about 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a small pot or pan until it is smoking hot.

Carefully pour the hot oil over the fish to enhance the flavors.

Finish with a dash of sesame oil on top of the fish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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