Spicy Fish

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   I bought small fish and cleaned them.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Slice the chili peppers into thin strips. Marinate the small fish with salt, soy sauce, five-spice powder, minced scallions, and minced ginger for about 60 minutes.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Squeeze out the excess water, spread the small fish on a flat plate, sprinkle with Sichuan peppercorns, a few fresh red chilies, roasted peanuts, and sesame seeds, and put them in the oven. Bake until the small fish are about 80% dry, then remove and let them air dry for about 6 hours.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Heat oil in a wok and sauté chili peppers until fragrant; use plenty of oil.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Pour the small fish into the pot and stir-fry over low heat until all the moisture is absorbed.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Garnish with chopped scallions or cilantro.