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Fish Head with Chopped Chili

Fish Head with Chopped Chili

Hunan-style chopped chili is piled over a fresh fish head with a slick of oil, then steamed until just cooked, producing silky flesh bathed in bold, tangy heat that begs for rice.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Half of a fresh big fish head, about 1 to 2 jin, cleaned and drained of water.

  2. 2
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    Add enough water to the pot and bring it to a boil (make sure it's enough).

  3. 3
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    I used ready-made chopped chili sauce specifically for steaming fish heads.

  4. 4
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    Spread the chopped chili evenly over the fish head, drizzle cooking oil evenly, put it on the steamer, cover with a lid, steam on high heat for 12 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it sit for 1 minute.

  5. 5
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    Let's start eating.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Fish head
    半个
  • chopped chili
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Edible oil
    to taste