Soybean Paste Grilled Fish (Non-Spicy)

Cooking StepsHow to cook Soybean Paste Grilled Fish (Non-Spicy) step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   Clean the sea bass. Lay scallion sections on top, drizzle with light soy sauce and sprinkle with BBQ seasoning. Rub some oil on the fish to lock in moisture. (Marinating overnight yields better flavor.)

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2. 
   Step 2

   Transfer the marinated fish to a baking sheet.

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3. 
   Step 3

   Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F) with both top and bottom elements. Cover the baking sheet with foil and bake for 35 minutes.

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4. 
   Step 4

   Prepare the side vegetables and cut them up.

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5. 
   Step 5

   Wash the prepared vegetables.

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6. 
   Step 6

   Prepare the aromatics: garlic cloves, minced garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, and small chili peppers.

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7. 
   Step 7

   Heat oil in a wok and fry the garlic cloves until fragrant and golden.

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8. 
   Step 8

   Mix the sauce: doubanjiang, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce.

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9. 
   Step 9

   Heat oil in the wok and stir-fry the cauliflower until just tender-crisp.

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10. 
    Step 10

    Set aside the fried garlic cloves and stir-fried cauliflower.

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11. 
    Step 11

    In the same wok with residual oil, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.

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12. 
    Step 12

    Pour in the sauce mixture and stir well.

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13. 
    Step 13

    Add the side vegetables and stir-fry evenly.

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14. 
    Step 14

    Continue stir-frying the vegetables until well coated.

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15. 
    Step 15

    Add the small chili peppers and stir-fry briefly (adding them at this stage keeps the dish non-spicy).

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16. 
    Step 16

    Pour in a bowl of water and bring to a boil.

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17. 
    Step 17

    Add the fried garlic cloves and cauliflower, then simmer for 5–6 minutes until half-cooked.

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18. 
    Step 18

    Take the grilled fish out of the oven.

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19. 
    Step 19

    Spread the vegetables over the fish and pour the sauce on top.

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20. 
    Step 20

    Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes until the vegetables are fully cooked.

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21. 
    Step 21

    The fish is ready — out of the oven!

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22. 
    Step 22

    Sprinkle with Sichuan peppercorns, drizzle with hot oil, and enjoy!

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