STEAMED FISH HEAD with Chopped Peppers 剁椒鱼头 (Duo Jiao Yu Tou)

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos offer a gluten-free alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Red pepper flakes are a cost-effective way to add heat.

Chop green onion and garlic.

Wash and clean fish head.

Marinate fish head with green onion, sliced ginger, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp white pepper, and 2 tbsp cooking wine for about 15 minutes.

In a wok, heat 3 tbsp oil, add garlic, then red pepper, and mix in 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp white pepper, and 1 tsp oyster sauce; cook for about 2 minutes and pour into a bowl.

Steam the fish head with green onion and ginger at the bottom and red pepper garlic sauce on top for about 15 minutes.

Add green onion on top of the fish head and pour leftover oil on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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