A delicious Suancai Yu (Sichuan Sour Mustard Greens Fish) recipe.
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Suancai Yu (Sichuan Sour Mustard Greens Fish)
Other★★ Intermediate64min
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Suancai Yu (Sichuan Sour Mustard Greens Fish)
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish fillets (grass carp or black fish) | 500 | ||
| Sichuan sour mustard greens (suāncài) | 300 | ||
| Ginger | 1 | ||
| Garlic | 5 | ||
| Dried red chilies | 6 | ||
| Sichuan peppercorns | 1 | ||
| Cooking wine | 2 | ||
| Salt | |||
| White pepper | 1 | ||
| Starch | 1 | ||
| Egg white | 1 | ||
| Vegetable oil | 3 | ||
| Scallions | 2 |
Cooking StepsHow to cook Suancai Yu (Sichuan Sour Mustard Greens Fish) step by step
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Step 1 DetailSlice the fish fillets thinly and marinate with cooking wine, salt, white pepper, egg white, and starch for 15 minutes.
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Step 3 Detail
Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry ginger, garlic, and dried chilies until fragrant. Add the sour mustard greens and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 4 Detail
Add enough water or fish stock to cover, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors develop.
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Step 5 Detail
Add the marinated fish fillets one by one into the simmering broth. Do not stir immediately; let the fish set for about 1 minute before gently stirring. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the fish is just cooked through.
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Step 6 Detail
Transfer to a serving bowl. Heat a small amount of oil until smoking, pour over the Sichuan peppercorns and additional dried chilies placed on top of the fish to sizzle and release their aroma. Garnish with scallions and serve.
