Suan Cai Yu
Suan Cai Yu is a popular Chinese spicy fish dish that originated in Sichuan Province. It is made with fish fillets that are cooked in a spicy and sour sauce made from Sichuan pepper, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar and pickled vegetables known as suan cai. The dish is known for its bold flavors and numbing spiciness, and is often served with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fish fillet, sliced into pieces
- 1/2 cup Sichuan pickled mustard greens (suan cai), rinsed and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, sliced
- 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 dried red chilies
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 cup water or stock
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
About the recipe
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Difficulty: Medium