How to Make Sour and Spicy Fish
Are you a fan of Chinese cuisine? If so, you may have heard of a popular dish called sour and spicy fish, or 酸菜鱼 (suān cài yú) in Chinese. This dish originated in the Sichuan province and has become a beloved staple in many Chinese restaurants around the world. Here is a simple recipe for you to try at home!
Ingredients
Before we begin, let's gather all the necessary ingredients:
- 1 pound of fish fillet (such as catfish or tilapia)
- 1 cup of pickled mustard greens (酸菜, suān cài)
- 1 tablespoon of Sichuan peppercorns (花椒, huā jiāo)
- 2-3 dried chili peppers (干辣椒, gān là jiāo)
- 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 piece of ginger, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine (绍兴酒, shào xīng jiǔ)
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 2 cups of water or fish stock
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Instructions
Now that we have everything we need, let's get cooking:
- First, rinse the fish fillet and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Marinate the fish with soy sauce and Shaoxing wine for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat up a wok or a deep pan with vegetable oil. Add Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili peppers, and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add minced garlic, sliced ginger, and chopped green onions. Stir-fry for another minute.
- Add pickled mustard greens and sugar. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add water or fish stock and bring it to a boil.
- Add the marinated fish and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Adjust the seasoning with soy sauce and sugar, if needed.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Conclusion
There you have it, a simple recipe for sour and spicy fish that you can make at home. This dish is perfect for those who love bold and flavorful food. Give it a try and impress your friends and family with your cooking skills!