Sichuan Spicy Peppercorn Cod Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 place 500 gm skinless fillet of cod cut into 1 to 2 inch chunks in a large mixing bowl, add 4 tbsp corn flour and toss to coat the fish.

step 2

• STEP 2.2 in a pan heat 2 tbsp oil, add 1 tbsp green peppercorns and fry for a minute.

step 3

• STEP 3.3 then add ½ cm roughly chopped ginger, 4 cloves roughly chopped garlic, 1 tbsp chili flakes, 2 roughly chopped spring onions, 50 gm unsalted roasted peanuts and fry together for 1 ½ minute on medium heat.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 remove the pan from the heat and set aside.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 in a wok heat 1 ltr oil till smoking hot. Add the pieces of fish and deep fry for 1 to 2 pieces.

step 6

• STEP 6.6 then remove from the oil and drain.

step 7

• STEP 7.7 discard most of the oil retaining only 1 tbsp in the wok and heat. Add the fish back in the wok, add the fried spices, add a small bunch or desired amount of coriander roughly chopped, salt to taste and 50 ml stock or water.

step 8

• STEP 8.8 cover and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.

step 9

• STEP 9.9 transfer to a dish, garnish and serve.