Szechuan Style Fish Noodles

Szechuan Style Fish Noodles features tender fish fillets served over a bed of flavorful noodles, enveloped in a spicy, aromatic sauce that captures the essence of Szechuan cuisine. This dish is not only delicious but also offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors that will satisfy your cravings for authentic Chinese fare.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 150 grams
• White fish fillets (e.g., cod or sole) - 200 grams
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Ginger, minced - 1 tablespoon
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Chili paste - 2 teaspoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Scallions, chopped - 2 stalks
• Bell pepper, sliced - 1 medium
• Carrot, julienned - 1 medium
• Cilantro, for garnish - a handful

Steps

1. Soak the rice noodles in hot water for about 10 minutes or until softened, then drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and Szechuan peppercorns, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced bell pepper and julienned carrot to the skillet, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
4. Cut the fish fillets into bite-sized pieces and add them to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the fish is opaque and cooked through.
5. Stir in the chili paste and soy sauce, mixing well to coat the fish and vegetables.
6. Add the soaked rice noodles to the skillet and drizzle with sesame oil. Toss everything together gently to combine and heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
7. Serve the noodles and fish in bowls, topped with chopped scallions and garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the fish, which supports muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil that can benefit heart health.

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