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Spicy Sichuan Boiled Fish with Bean Sprouts and Chili Oil

Name: Spicy Sichuan Boiled Fish with Bean Sprouts and Chili Oil
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g white fish fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; Salt, a pinch; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns, lightly crushed; 5 dried red chilies; 4 slices ginger; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons chili flakes; 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns; 1 clove garlic, minced; 200g bean sprouts, washed; 2 spring onions, finely chopped

Dive into the intense flavors of Sichuan cuisine with this spicy, aromatic fish dish, complemented by fresh bean sprouts and a rich chili oil.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 18, 2025

Spicy Sichuan Boiled Fish with Bean Sprouts and Chili Oil — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Fish Marinade

For the Broth

For the Chili Oil

For the Vegetables

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 457 kcal
Protein: 33.1 g
Carbs: 14.5 g
Fat: 31.4 g
Fiber: 3.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1826 kcal
Protein: 132.4 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Fat: 125.7 g
Fiber: 14 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g white fish fillets cut into bite-sized pieces	525	110	0	6.5	0
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine	14	0.1	1.5	0	0
1 tablespoon soy sauce	11	1.2	1	0.1	0
Salt a pinch	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon cornstarch	10	0	2.4	0	0
4 cups chicken stock	56	5.4	4.4	2.2	0.2
2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns lightly crushed	54	3.2	11.6	3	5.6
5 dried red chilies	15	0.6	3.4	0.6	1.4
4 slices ginger	3	0.1	0.7	0	0.1
3 cloves garlic minced	13	0.5	3	0	0.2
1 tablespoon light soy sauce	11	1.2	1	0.1	0
1 teaspoon sugar	16	0	4	0	0
1/2 cup vegetable oil	960	0	0	109	0
3 tablespoons chili flakes	45	2	6	2	3
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns	9	0.5	1.9	0.5	0.9
1 clove garlic minced	4	0.2	1	0	0
200g bean sprouts washed	62	7	13	2.2	1.8
2 spring onions finely chopped	8	0.5	1.9	0	0.8

These values are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Fish

1
Combine marinade
In a bowl, combine fish fillets with Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and salt.
2
Coat the fish
Add cornstarch and gently mix to coat each piece.
3
Chill
Let it marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes.

Preparing the Broth

1
Simmer stock
In a pot, bring chicken stock to a simmer.
2
Add spices
Add Sichuan peppercorns, dried chilies, ginger, and garlic.
Tip: Adjust chilies according to spice preference to avoid overpowering heat.
3
Season broth
Stir in soy sauce and sugar, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Tip: Toast the Sichuan peppercorns slightly for enhanced aroma.

How to Make Spicy Sichuan Boiled Fish with Bean Sprouts and Chili Oil

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmering the Broth
Allow the spices to infuse the broth for optimal flavor.
2
Cooking the Fish
Gently poach fish pieces in the simmering broth until cooked through.
3
Preparing the Chili Oil
Heat vegetable oil and carefully pour over chili flakes, garlic, and peppercorns for a fragrant oil.