23 Aug Spicy Fish with Chili Oil: A Sichuan Seafood Standout
Chinese seafood is gaining in popularity. In China itself, the general population is eating more seafood than ever, and the government actively encourages and promotes the adoption of more seafood consumption. They see it as a more efficient and sustainable source of protein for their massive population.
In Chinese restaurants worldwide, seafood has always been a favored choice, with a large variety of dishes featuring shrimp commonly seen on restaurant menus. At Z & Y Restaurant, one of our most famous dishes is not shrimp-based but fish-based. The “Spicy Fish Boiled in House Special Sauce ” has become a favored choice with diners visiting Z & Y Restaurant from all parts of the United States and beyond.
Significance of Spicy Fish in Chili Oil in Sichuan Cuisine
If you want some entertainment the next time you frequent a Sichuan restaurant with some friends who aren’t use to spicy food, look for a variation of the traditional “Shui Zhu Yu”, which translates roughly to “water boiled fish.” To the un-indoctrinated in Sichuan dining, this may sound like a light or even bland dish.
Enjoy the looks of surprise on your friend’s faces. They likely won’t be expecting a dish to arrive teeming with spicy Sichuan peppercorns and distinctive mala seasoning. Of course at Z & Y Restaurant, such a trick won’t work as we accurately brand the dish as Spicy Fish Boiled in House Special Sauce 🔥🔥🔥
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Among the most famous dishes in Sichuan cuisine, Spicy Fish Boiled in House Special Sauce originated in the northern Chongqing region. Chefs typically prepare this dish using a Boiled fish fillet (usually fresh grass carp), bean sprout and peppers.
Based on Sichuan Boiled Beef (Shui Zhu Niu Rou), the distinctive versions of Sichuan spicy fish evolved. Soon after, the dish grew increasingly popular in Chongqing, eastern Sichuan and eventually throughout China. Today the dish is celebrated in Sichuan establishments around the world.
Reviews of Shui Zhu Yu at Z & Y Restaurant
Have a look at some of the feedback for the Spicy Fish Boiled in House Special Sauce on the Z & Y Yelp page:
Read Rohit S.‘s review of Z & Y Restaurant on Yelp
Read Christine Z.‘s review of Z & Y Restaurant on Yelp
Try the world-famous Spicy Fish Boiled in House Special Sauce at Z & Y Restaurant today! We are currently accepting orders for delivery or takeout orders for pickup from the restaurant. We hope to be able to host our customers back in our dining room again soon!
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