A split steamed fish head covered with chopped red chilies on a white plate

Hunan · THE FOOD GUIDE

Fish head with chopped pickled chili

剁椒鱼头

Duòjiāo yútóu

Fish head steamed beneath chopped red pickled chilies.

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Savory and hot.

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Texture
Tender fish.

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