剁椒武昌鱼

Hubei Steamed Wuchang Fish with Chili

Name: Hubei Steamed Wuchang Fish with Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1 kg (about 2 lb) whole Wuchang fish (or bream/sea bass), scaled and cleaned; 60 g chopped fermented chilies (duo jiao); 15 g ginger, julienned; 3 stalks scallions, shredded; 30 ml vegetable oil

⏱️ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 12 min⏰ Total: 22 minMEDIUM

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🛒 Available at: Whole FoodsTrader Joe's

Servings

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Notes	Substitute
1.0 kg (about 2 lb)	whole Wuchang fish (or bream/sea bass)武昌鱼	scaled and cleaned	—
60 g	chopped fermented chilies (duo jiao)剁椒	—	any fermented chili paste
15 g	ginger姜	julienned	—
3.0 stalks	scallions葱	shredded	—
30 ml	vegetable oil食用油	—	—

Instructions

Score and top with chilies

Score both sides of fish with 3 diagonal cuts. Rub with salt and ginger. Spread duo jiao (fermented chilies) generously over the entire fish, including inside the scores.

Steam and sizzle(12 min)

Place fish on a heatproof plate. Steam over high heat 10-12 min until the eye turns white and flesh flakes. Pour off excess liquid. Top with fresh scallions. Heat oil until smoking and pour over the fish — the sizzle releases the aromatics.