How to make Shui Zhu Yu 水煮鱼 | Spicy and Numbing Sichuan Poached Fish | Chinese Boiled Fish Recipe

Shui Zhu Yu (水煮鱼) is one of our favourite Sichuan food. It is spicy, numbing, and savoury, a perfect dish for rainy days. Here's our recipe for how to make Shui Zhu Yu at home. "Shui Zhu" literally translates to water boiling, which comes from the fact that the dish is finished by pouring boiling hot oil over a pile of garlic, chilies, and spices. Shui Zhu actually refers to a family of dishes that share the characteristics of numbing, spicy, umami, and served piping hot. These dishes are a perfect match with bowls of steamed rice. Follow us on Instagram:   / umami.complex