Yunnan-style Grilled Fish with Lemon
Yunnan-style Grilled Fish with Lemon is a flavorful and aromatic dish that includes a large whole Tilapia fish, rubbed with a mixture of spices, herbs, and Sichuan pepper, then grilled to perfection. The dish is served with a tangy lemon sauce, made of freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and soy sauce, adding an extra zing to the already flavorful fish. The dish is typically served hot and is a popular street food in Yunnan Province, China.
Ingredients
- 1 whole fish, cleaned and gutted
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 red chilies, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, sliced
- 3 stalks lemongrass, pounded
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground Sichuan pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
About the recipe
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Difficulty: Medium