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Hunan Steamed Fish Head with Chilies 剁椒鱼头 — homemade Chinese food

剁椒鱼头

Hunan Steamed Fish Head with Chilies

⏱️ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 15 min⏰ Total: 25 minMEDIUM
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🛒 Available at: Whole Foods
Servings

Ingredients

AmountIngredientNotesSubstitute
1.0 large (~700g)fish head (salmon or trout)鱼头
100 gfresh red chilies红辣椒finely chopped
15 ggarlic大蒜
14 gfresh ginger生姜
22 mlsoy sauce酱油

Instructions

1

Steam and sizzle(20 min)

Clean fish head, place on a heatproof plate. Mix chilies, garlic, ginger, soy. Spread over fish. Steam on high heat 12-15 min. Heat 2 tbsp oil until smoking, pour over the fish (it'll sizzle!). Serve immediately.

Pro Tips for Western Kitchens

Ask the fishmonger to split the fish head in half. Salmon head is widely available and works beautifully.

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Nutrition

Per serving (approximate values)

320
Calories (kcal)
36
Protein (g)
6
Carbs (g)
16
Fat (g)
2
Fiber (g)
620
Sodium (mg)

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