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Catfish braised with whole garlic

大蒜鲢鱼

Dàsuàn Liányú

Catfish is braised with whole garlic, pickled chilies and chili broad-bean paste in this Chengdu dish. Despite the character 鲢 in the traditional name, this preparation uses catfish rather than silver carp.

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Garlicky, savory and spicy, with a slight sweet-sour balance.

Chili heat: 3/5
Texture: Tender fish in a thickened sauce.

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Sichuan

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Sichuan: Associated with Chengdu, Sichuan; related preparations also occur in Chongqing.

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