剁椒鱼头 (Duo Jiao Yu Tou)

剁椒鱼头 (Duo Jiao Yu Tou)

剁椒鱼头 (dwoh jyow yoo toh)

Steamed Fish Head with Chopped Chili

Prep Time 40 minutes
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
4

A dramatic Hunan dish where a large fish head is blanketed with bright red fermented chopped chilies and steamed. The rich fish oils mingle with the spicy, sour peppers.

Nutrition & Info

349 kcal per serving
Protein 20.2g
Carbs 33.0g
Fat 14.9g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish ⚠ soy

Equipment Needed

steamer

Instructions

  1. 1

    Clean the fish head thoroughly and rub with wine and salt, let sit ten minutes.

  2. 2

    Place head cut-side down on a plate, spread garlic and ginger over it.

  3. 3

    Cover generously with the fermented chopped chilies.

  4. 4

    Steam over high heat for twelve to fifteen minutes.

  5. 5

    Heat oil until smoking and pour over the fish head, garnish with scallions.

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Did You Know?

This dish originated in Hunan but became nationally famous through the restaurant chain that made it their signature in the 2000s.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • steamer

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